TEC and TAC References for the Texas Assessment Program
The following is a list of references to the Texas Education Code (TEC) and the Texas Administrative Code (TAC) that support and guide the Texas assessment program. These are the laws and rules that are currently in effect.
Testing Requirements
- °Õ·¡°äÌýÌýAccelerated Learning Committees; Accelerated Instruction; Modified Teacher Assignment
- °Õ·¡°äÌýÌýIntensive Program of Instruction
- TEC ÌýAccelerated Instruction for High School Students
- °Õ·¡°äÌýÌýAssessment Program
- °Õ·¡°äÌýÌýAdoption and Administration of InstrumentsÌý
- °Õ·¡°äÌýÌýUse of End-of-Course Assessment Instrument as Placement Instrument; Certain Uses ProhibitedÌý
- °Õ·¡°äÌýÌýSpecial-Purpose Questions Included in End-of-Course Assessment InstrumentsÌý
- °Õ·¡°äÌýÌýElectronic Administration of Assessment InstrumentsÌý
- TEC Paper Administration of Assessment Instruments on Request
- °Õ·¡°äÌýÌýMeasure of College ReadinessÌý
- °Õ·¡°äÌý(e) ExemptionÌý
- °Õ·¡°äÌýÌýCostÌý
- °Õ·¡°äÌýÌýLimitation on Field Testing of Assessment InstrumentsÌý
- TACÌýÌýScope of Rules
- TACÌýÌýPolicy
- TACÌýÌýStudent Testing Requirements
- TACÌýÌýAdministrative Procedures
- TACÌýÌýRelease of Tests
- TACÌýÌýImplementation and Administration of Academic Content Area Assessment InstrumentsÌý
- TACÌýÌýParent Notification Ìý
- TACÌýÌýAccommodations Ìý
- TACÌýÌýTest DevelopmentÌý
- TACÌýÌýRelease of TestsÌý
- TACÌýÌýRequired Participation in Academic Content Area Assessments
- TACÌýÌýTesting Requirements for Graduation
Graduation Assessment Requirements
- TEC High School Diploma Awarded on Basis of Individual Graduation Committee Review
- °Õ·¡°äÌýÌýSecondary-Level Performance Required
- TACÌýÌýAssessment Provisions for Graduation
- TACÌýÌýParent Notification
- TACÌýÌýRequired Participation in Academic Content Area Assessments
- TACÌýÌýAssessment Requirements for Graduation
- TACÌýÌýParticipation and Graduation Assessment Requirements for Students Receiving Special Education Services
- TACÌýÌýAssessment Requirements for Students First Enrolled in Grade 9 Prior to 2011-2012 School Year or First Enrolled in Grade 10 or Above in 2011–2012 School Year
- TACÌýÌýTesting Requirements for Graduation
- TACÌýÌýSTAAR End-of-Course Substitute Assessments
- TACÌýÌýTAKS Exit-Level Alternate Assessments
- TACÌýÌýVerification of Results
Scoring and Reporting
- °Õ·¡°äÌý(a-1), (c-5), (h), (p) Adoption and Administration of Instruments
- °Õ·¡°äÌýÌýReporting Results of Assessment Instruments for Out-Of-State Transfer Students
- °Õ·¡°äÌýÌýUse of End-Of-Course Assessment Instrument as Placement Instrument; Certain Uses ProhibitedÌý
- °Õ·¡°äÌýÌýPerformance StandardsÌý
- °Õ·¡°äÌý(a) Secondary-Level Performance RequiredÌý
- °Õ·¡°äÌý(b) Confidentiality; Performance ReportsÌý
- °Õ·¡°äÌýÌýMeasure of Annual Improvement in Student AchievementÌý
- °Õ·¡°äÌýÌýVertical Scale for Certain Assessment InstrumentsÌý
- TACÌýÌýScoring and ReportingÌýÌý
- TACÌýÌýPerformance StandardsÌý
Testing Calendar
- TEC Texas English Language Proficiency System Training
- °Õ·¡°äÌý(c-3) Adoption and Administration of Instruments
- TEC Consideration of Religious Holy Days in Scheduling Assessment Instruments
- °Õ·¡°äÌýÌýMigratory Children
- TEC ÌýConfidentiality; Performance Reports
- TEC ÌýSecurity in Administration of Assessment Instruments
- TEC ÌýIssuance of Subpoenas
- TEC ÌýSecure Assessment Instruments; Criminal Penalty
- TEC ÌýTraining in Assessment Instrument Administration
- TACÌýÌýSchedule
- TAC ÌýAdministrative Procedures
- TAC ÌýRequired Test Administration Procedures and Training Activities to Ensure Validity, Reliability, and Security of Assessments
- TACÌýÌýTesting Calendar (UIL Considerations)
- TACÌýÌýAlternate Test Dates Security and Training
English Language Learners
- °Õ·¡°äÌý(l), (m) Adoption and Administration of Instruments
- °Õ·¡°äÌýÌýExemption
- TACÌýÌýScope of Rules
- TACÌýÌýEnglish Language Proficiency Assessments
- TACÌýÌýAssessments of Achievement in Academic Content Areas and Courses
- TACÌýÌýAssessment Provisions for Graduation
Other Assessments and Requirements
- °Õ·¡°äÌý(d), (g) Adoption and Administration of Instruments
- TEC (o), Adoption of Optional Interim Assessments
- TEC Advisory Committees for Assessment Instruments
- TEC Integrated Formative Assessment Pilot Program
- °Õ·¡°äÌýÌýLocal Option
- °Õ·¡°äÌý College Preparation Assessments
- °Õ·¡°äÌýÌýAdministration of District-Required Assessment Instruments in Certain Subject Areas
- °Õ·¡°äÌýÌýAdministration of District-Required Benchmark Assessment Instruments to Prepare Students for State-Administered Assessment Instruments
- °Õ·¡°äÌýÌýComparison of State Results to National Results
- °Õ·¡°äÌýÌýAssessment Instrument Standards; Civil Penalty
- °Õ·¡°äÌýÌýVoluntary Assessment of Private School Students
- °Õ·¡°äÌýÌýInternational Assessment Instrument Program
- °Õ·¡°äÌýÌýRestriction on Appointments to Advisory Committees
- °Õ·¡°äÌýÌýAuditing and Monitoring Performance Under Contracts for Assessment Instruments
- °Õ·¡°äÌýÌýProhibition on Political Contribution or Activity by Certain Contractors
- TEC Assessment Instrument Study
- TEC College Preparation Assessment Reimbursement
- TACÌýÌýPrivate Schools
- TACÌýÌýGroup Administered Tests
- TACÌýÌýNational Comparative Data
- TACÌý§ÌýLocal Assessments
- TACÌýÌýCommissioner's Rules Concerning Advisory Committees
Updated April 16, 2024
Contact Information
Student Assessment Division
(512) 463-9536