Texas is one of 22 states with a process for approval or adoption of instructional materials. "A Brief Overview of the Adoption Process" will provide a basic understanding of the textbook review and adoption process. "How to Participate in the Adoption Process" is directed at publishers who are interested in adopting materials in the state of Texas. Texas law and State Board of Education rules that govern the textbook adoption process have been provided for reference. Additionally, instructional materials are adopted every six years according to an adoption cycle which is referenced below.

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A Suggested List of Factors to Consider When Choosing Electronic Texbooks and Technological Equipment

A Brief Overview of the Adoption Process

How to Participate in the Adoption Process

Texas Education Code (TEC) Chapter 31

State Board of Education Rules 19 TAC Chapter 66

Adoption Cycle for Foundation and Enrichment Subjects--Revised May 2008 (Adobe Acrobat file)

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Information Related to Proclamation 2005
(November 2007 Adoption)

Lists of Instructional Materials Adopted Under Proclamation 2005
(All files are formatted in Adobe Acrobat)

• Programs and Components Adopted Under Proclamation 2005--Sorted by Publisher (148 pages, Updated on March 28, 2008)
• Programs and Components Adopted Under Proclamation 2005--Sorted by Subject (146 pages, Updated on March 28, 2008)
• Programs with Prices for Materials Adopted on November 16, 2007--Sorted by Multilist Code (MLC) (25 pages, Updated on January 11, 2008)
• Programs with Prices for Materials Adopted on November 16, 2007--Sorted by Subject (25 pages, Updated on January 11, 2008)
• Conforming Instructional Materials Adopted on November 16, 2007 (161 pages, Updated on March 28, 2008)
• No programs submitted under Proclamation 2005 were placed on the Nonconforming list.

Information for Publishing Companies Participating in the 2007 Adoption

• Publisher Handbook Information and Instructions for Proclamation 2005
• Contact Information Form (Microsoft Excel file)
• Course Abbreviation Table (Adobe Acrobat file)
• Publisher Abbreviation Table (Adobe Acrobat file)
• Identification of Errors and Changes Form (Microsoft Excel file)
• Correlations to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) (Microsoft Excel templates are found on page 7 of the Adobe Acrobat document.)

Proclamation 2005 State Review Panel

Nomination Form to Serve on State Textbook Review Panels (Microsoft Word file)
State Review Panel Handbook (Adobe Acrobat, 38 pages)

 

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Information Related to Proclamation 2004
(November 2006 Adoption)

Lists of Instructional Materials Adopted Under Proclamation 2004
(All files are formatted in Adobe Acrobat)

• Programs and Components Adopted Under Proclamation 2004--Sorted by Publisher (68 pages, last updated November 17, 2006)
• Programs and Components Adopted Under Proclamation 2004--Sorted by Subject (67 pages, last updated November 17, 2006)
• Programs with Prices for Materials Adopted on November 17, 2006--Sorted by Multilist Code (MLC) (14 pages)
• Programs with Prices for Materials Adopted on November 17, 2006--Sorted by Subject (16 pages)
• Conforming Instructional Materials Adopted on November 17, 2006 (65 pages)
• Nonconforming Instructional Materials Adopted on November 17, 2006 (10 pages)
• Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Not Addressed (33 pages)

September 13, 2006 Public Hearing on Textbooks

• Transcript of Public Hearing (Adobe Acrobat file, 9 pages)
• Written Comments (Adobe Acrobat file, 1 page)
  

Proclamation 2004 State Review Panel

• Contact Information form (Microsoft Excel file)
• State Review Panel Handbook (Adobe Acrobat file, 41 pages)
  

Information for Publishing Companies Participating in the 2006 Adoption

• Publisher Handbook Information and Instructions for Proclamation 2004
• Course Abbreviation Table (Adobe Acrobat file)
• Publisher Abbreviation Table (Adobe Acrobat file)