# Tex. Education Code § 21.002: TEACHER EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS

> Texas · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ced_C21_S21.002

## Section

- **Citation:** Tex. Education Code § 21.002
- **Heading:** TEACHER EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 21 / Section 21.002

## Text

(a) A school district shall employ each classroom teacher, principal, librarian, nurse, or school counselor under:

(1) a probationary contract, as provided by Subchapter C;

(2) a continuing contract, as provided by Subchapter D; or

(3) a term contract, as provided by Subchapter E.

(b) A district is not required to employ a person other than an employee listed in Subsection (a) under a probationary, continuing, or term contract.

(c) Each board of trustees shall establish a policy designating specific positions of employment, or categories of positions based on considerations such as length of service, to which continuing contracts or term contracts apply.

## Nearby sections

- [Tex. Education Code § 21.001 § 21.001. DEFINITIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ced_C21_S21.001.md)
- [Tex. Education Code § 21.002 § 21.002. TEACHER EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ced_C21_S21.002.md)
- [Tex. Education Code § 21.003 § 21.003. CERTIFICATION REQUIRED.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ced_C21_S21.003.md)
- [Tex. Education Code § 21.004 § 21.004. TEACHER RECRUITMENT PROGRAM.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ced_C21_S21.004.md)
- [Tex. Education Code § 21.0031 § 21.0031. FAILURE TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATION; CONTRACT VOID.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ced_C21_S21.0031.md)
- [Tex. Education Code § 21.031 § 21.031. PURPOSE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ced_C21_S21.031.md)
- [Tex. Education Code § 21.0032 § 21.0032. EMPLOYMENT OF UNCERTIFIED CLASSROOM TEACHERS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ced_C21_S21.0032.md)
- [Tex. Education Code § 21.032 § 21.032. DEFINITION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ced_C21_S21.032.md)
- [Tex. Education Code § 21.0033 § 21.0033. TEACHER CERTIFICATION INCENTIVE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ced_C21_S21.0033.md)
- [Tex. Education Code § 21.033 § 21.033. STATE BOARD FOR EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ced_C21_S21.033.md)
- [Tex. Education Code § 21.034 § 21.034. TERMS; VACANCY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ced_C21_S21.034.md)
- [Tex. Education Code § 21.035 § 21.035. DELEGATION AUTHORITY; ADMINISTRATION BY AGENCY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ced_C21_S21.035.md)
- [Tex. Education Code § 21.036 § 21.036. OFFICERS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ced_C21_S21.036.md)
- [Tex. Education Code § 21.037 § 21.037. COMPENSATION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ced_C21_S21.037.md)

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