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TExES Texas Examinations of Educator Standards

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Updated January 2026
Your Study Path

TEXES Professional License: Complete Roadmap

Follow this path to maximize your chances of passing on the first try

1

Start With Core Subjects ContentYou are here

If preparing for EC-6, begin with ELA/Reading (28%) and Mathematics (23%) since they carry the highest weight across the five domains.

35
hours
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Add Social Studies, Science, and Fine Arts

Cover the remaining Core Subjects domains including history, geography, life/physical/earth science, visual arts, music, and health/PE.

25
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3

Study Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities

Review student-centered learning, assessment strategies, classroom management, professional ethics, and Texas educator standards.

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Run Full-Length Timed Practice Exams

Simulate the 5-hour Core Subjects pace and 2.5-hour PPR format, then review all missed items by competency.

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Estimated total study time
92 hours
That's about 10 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the TExES Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
18 years old
Education
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; enrollment in or completion of a TEA-approved educator preparation program
Additional Requirements
  • Must be admitted to a TEA-approved educator preparation program (EPP)
  • EPP must grant testing approval before registering for TExES exams
  • Background check and fingerprinting required through SBEC
  • Content exam required for each certification area
  • PPR or edTPA performance assessment required for pedagogy
  • Texas requires all teachers to pass the Science of Teaching Reading (STR) exam for early childhood through grade 6 certificates

TExES Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

8-14 weeks for Core Subjects EC-6 plus PPR

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Pearson

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Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$116 per TExES exam
Total Estimated Cost$232-$348 for Core Subjects plus PPR plus Science of Teaching Reading
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The official pass rate is Varies by exam: Core Subjects EC-6 first-attempt pass rate approximately 65-75%; PPR EC-12 approximately 75-85%. Our students do better.

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Aligned to official TExES Core Subjects, PPR, and content exam competencies and standards.

Updated for 2026

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What You'll Study

3 chapters covering everything you need to pass

TExES-Specific Topics Covered

Texas-specific TEKS curriculum standards alignmentScience of Teaching Reading (STR) exam required for EC-6 and related certificatesTEA-approved educator preparation program (EPP) admission required before testingSBEC certification rules and reciprocity for out-of-state educatorsedTPA accepted as alternative to PPR in some programsTexas educator Code of Ethics and standard practices
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TExES Exam Details

TExES Texas Examinations of Educator Standards

Administered by Texas Education Agency (TEA) / State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) / Pearson

Official Source
240 scaled score on a 100-300 scale for most TExES exams
Passing Score
Core
Questions
Core
Hours
$116 per exam; some combined exams (e.g., Core Subjects EC-6) are a single registration
Exam Fee
Study time: 60-120 hours depending on number of exams
Prerequisites: Enrollment in or completion of a Texas-approved educator preparation program (EPP); bachelor's degree required for standard certification

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official Texas Education Agency (TEA) / State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) / Pearson content outline

English Language Arts and Reading28%

Core Subjects EC-6 Domain I: oral language, phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, literary analysis, and writing conventions.

Mathematics23%

Core Subjects EC-6 Domain II: number concepts, operations, algebraic thinking, geometry, measurement, and data analysis.

Social Studies18%

Core Subjects EC-6 Domain III: history, geography, economics, government, citizenship, and culture.

Science18%

Core Subjects EC-6 Domain IV: life science, physical science, earth and space science, and scientific inquiry.

Fine Arts, Health, and Physical Education13%

Core Subjects EC-6 Domain V: visual arts, music, theatre, health, physical education, and safety.

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