tx-May152026-23: 19 TAC §113.127 — Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Social Studies
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STATUTORY AUTHORITY. The new section is proposed under Texas Education Code (TEC), §28.002(c-4), as added by House Bill 1605, 88th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2023, which requires the State Board of Education, in adopting essential knowledge and skills for English language arts under TEC, §28.002(a)(1)(A), to specify a list of required vocabulary and at least one literary work to be taught in each grade level. CROSS REFERENCE TO STATUTE. The new section implements Texas Education Code, §28.002(c-4), as added by House Bill 1605, 88th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2023. §128.10. Literary Works Lists, Kindergarten-Grade 5, Adopted 2026. (a) This section implements the requirements of Texas Education Code (TEC), §28.002(c-4), and, in conjunction with Chapter 113 of this title (relating to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Social Studies), implements the requirements of TEC, §28.002(a)(2)(G), (h), and (h-1). (b) The literary works in an English or Spanish version included in the figures in subsection (f)(1)-(6) of this section shall be included in instruction at or before the designated grade level for students receiving instruction in Spanish language arts and...
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