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Texas Examination of Educator Standards (TExES)

The Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §230.21(a) mandates that all individuals seeking educator certification in the state of Texas must achieve satisfactory performance on comprehensive examinations. These assessments are designed to ensure that each educator possesses the essential content knowledge and professional expertise requisite for an entry-level position within Texas public schools. The Texas Examinations of Educator Standards (TExES) program was established to fulfill this objective.

TExES Exam Details

Huntsville Campus

  • The Testing Center is a testing site for TExES exams.  
  • Report time: Report to the testing site at least 15-30 minutes before your scheduled testing time.  
  • Exam length: Approximately 5 hours   

The test fee for each TExES Program exam can be here.  

  • The TExES Program has specific policies for each exam as it relates to registration, testing, and score reporting on test day.  
  •  Teacher candidates are responsible for adhering to all policies set forth by the TExES Program.
  • A score report is emailed to test candidates (if this option was requested at registration) and will be available in their account beginning at 10:00 p.m. Central time on the score report date.  
  • FAQ about exam scores  

The retake policy for each exam can be found here.  

Test candidates who need alternative testing arrangements must contact the TExES Program directly and submit the required documentation.  

  • Phone: Call (936) 294-1025 
  • Campus Location: Academic Building IV, Room 102 
  • Mailing address: Box 2240, Huntsville, Texas 77341-2240