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 eight years according to an adoption cycle which is referenced below.
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2003 State Textbook Review Panels Letter from the Commissioner of Education (Adobe Acrobat File) Schedule of 2003 State Textbook Reviews (Adobe Acrobat File) Nomination Form Available as RTF File or Adobe Acrobat File SBOE District Numbers (Adobe Acrobat File) |
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Information Related to November 2002 Adoption Publishers with Materials Being Considered for Adoption in November 2002 September 11, 2002 Public Hearing Transcript of September 11, 2002 Public Hearing (Adobe Acrobat File) Publishers' Responses to Testimony and Written Comments from Public Hearing #3 on September 11, 2002 August 23, 2002 Public Hearing Transcript of August 23, 2002 Public Hearing (Adobe Acrobat File) Publishers' Responses to Testimony and Written Comments from Public Hearing #2 on August 23, 2002 July 17, 2002 Public Hearing Transcript of July 17, 2002 Public Hearing (Adobe Acrobat File) Publishers' Proposed Changes to Textbooks Submitted Under Proclamation 2000
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