The Texas Administrative Code (Sec. 230.5(b)) requires every person seeking educator certification to perform satisfactorily on comprehensive examinations.  The purpose of these examinations is to ensure that each educator has the prerequisite content and professional knowledge necessary for an entry-level position in Texas public-schools.  The tests are criterion-referenced and are designed to measure a candidate's knowledge in relation to a standard set of criteria rather than to the performance of other candidates.  The Texas Examinations of Educator Standards (TExES) program and the Examination for the Certification of Educators in Texas (ExCET) program were developed for this purpose.  All of the tests contain multiple-choice questions.  Several tests also have additional assessment modes (written essay, performance module, open-ended written responses etc.)

TExES Test Dates and Fees:

The Office of Student Assessment and Evaluation offers all TExES exams in paper/pencil format 6 times a year.  Go to http://texes.ets.org/texes/testdates for available dates for TExES exams.  The fees are $82 Test fee (per test), $164 Superintendent test fee*, $30 Late registration fee, $70 Emergency registration fee.   Go to http://texes.ets.org/texes/AboutTheTest/ for more information on test fees.

*The Superintendent test is a two-session test-both sessions are required.

What to expect on the day of the exam:

• A valid government issued photo ID is required.
• Report to McDowell Business Administration Building Foyer on the date and thirty minutes before the time for which you are scheduled on your admission ticket.
• Testing Staff will direct you to the classroom in which you are testing.
• Once the exam begins you will have five hours to complete it.  You may leave once your proctor dismisses you if you complete it before the time is up.
• Score reports will be mailed to the examinee in approximately three (3) weeks after the test date.  Click here for more information on score reports.

Bring these items to the test center:

• Acceptable and valid identification document(s) with a signature and photograph.  (Your ID will be checked before you are admitted.)
• The name you give when you register must match the name on the identification document(s) you present at the test center.  
• Must be current not expired
• See Identification (ID) Requirements for more information.
• Your admission ticket.
• For paper-based tests, several sharpened No. 2 pencils with erasers (no pens or mechanical pencils); pencils will not be supplied at the test center.
• For calculator information, click here to go to http://texes.ets.org/texes/dayOfTheTest/.

Do NOT bring*

• cellular phones
• watch with audible alarm
• mechanical pencils
• pens
• textbooks
• foreign language dictionaries
• dictionaries
• notes or other aids
• scratch paper
• highlighters
• Compass, protractor, ruler, or any other aids
• pagers or beepers
• photographic devices
• CD or tape players
• reading material
• food, drink (excluding water in a clear see through bottle)

*If any of the prohibited items are brought to the center they will be taken up and turned off (if necessary).  The center is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Test Prep Resources: For additional information, including study material, go to http://texes.ets.org/texes/prepMaterials/.

Computer Based Testing TExES:

The Texas Administrative Code (Sec. 230.5(b)) requires every person seeking educator certification to perform satisfactorily on comprehensive examinations.  The purpose of these examinations is to ensure that each educator has the prerequisite content and professional knowledge necessary for an entry-level position in Texas public-schools.  The tests are criterion-referenced and are designed to measure a candidate's knowledge in relation to a standard set of criteria rather than to the performance of other candidates.  The Texas Examinations of Educator Standards (TExES) program and the Examination for the Certification of Educators in Texas (ExCET) program were developed for this purpose.  All of the tests contain multiple-choice questions.

TExES Test Dates and Fees: The Office of Student Assessment and Evaluation offers all the PPR exams, and the Generalist EC – 4, as well as Special Education and Master Technology Teacher exams are on the computer.  (Contact ETS at http://www.texes.ets.org/cat/registrationInformation/#reg_lists for a current list of exams)  Test schedules are available in the online registration system.  If you register by phone, available dates will be provided to you.  All seating for the TExES Computer-Administered Tests is on a space-available basis.  Computerized TExES exams are offered on various weekdays and some Saturdays.  Registration must be completed at least four days before the test date.  The fees are $82 Test fee (per test) go to http://texes.ets.org/texes/AboutTheTest/#fees for more information on test fees.

What to expect on the day of the exam:

• Report to McDowell Business Administration Building Room 315 on the date and thirty minutes before the time for which you are scheduled on your admission ticket.
• You will be asked to fill out a Confidentially Statement before you test
• Your picture will be taken and compared to your ID picture
• The proctor will then sit you at your assigned computer
• A valid government issued photo ID is required.
• Once the exam begins you will have five hours to complete it.  You may leave once your proctor dismisses you if you complete the exam before the time is up.
• Although you will receive an unofficial raw score report after the exam, the official scaled score reports will be mailed to you in approximately two (2) weeks after the test date.  Click here for more information on score reports.

Be sure you bring these items to the test center:

• Acceptable and valid identification document(s) with a signature and photograph.  Your ID will be checked before you are admitted.  The name you give when you register must match the name on the identification document(s) you present at the test center.  See Identification (ID) Requirements.
• Your admission ticket.
• For computer-based tests, several sharpened No. 2 pencils with erasers (no pens or mechanical pencils).
• Calculators (Computer Based):
• Scientific calculators. Examinees taking Special Education EC-12 (test 161) will be provided with Texas Instruments TI-30X IIs scientific calculators at the test administration. You may not use your own calculator for this test.

Do NOT bring*

• cellular phones
• watch with audible alarm
• mechanical pencils
• pens
• textbooks
• foreign language dictionaries
• dictionaries
• notes or other aids
• scratch paper
• highlighters
• Compass, protractor, ruler, or any other aids
• pagers or beepers
• photographic devices
• CD or tape players
• reading material
• food, drink (including water)

*If any of the prohibited items are brought to the center they will be taken up and turned off (if necessary).  The center is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Test Prep Resources: For additional information, including study material if available, go to http://texes.ets.org/texes/prepMaterials/