# Tex. Education Code § 21.031: PURPOSE

> Texas · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ced_C21_S21.031

## Section

- **Citation:** Tex. Education Code § 21.031
- **Heading:** PURPOSE
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 21 / Section 21.031

## Text

(a) The State Board for Educator Certification is established to recognize public school educators as professionals and to grant educators the authority to govern the standards of their profession. The board shall regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing education, and standards of conduct of public school educators.

(b) In proposing rules under this subchapter, the board shall ensure that all candidates for certification or renewal of certification demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to improve the performance of the diverse student population of this state.

## 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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