Texas Education Agency (TEA) Profile

The Texas Education Agency oversees public education policy, school accountability, curriculum standards, educator certification, and statewide K-12 performance. The agency plays a central role in regulatory oversight to support Texas schools and improve student outcomes.

Texas Education Agency Agency Profile – GovExperts
AGENCY HEAD
Mike Morath — Commissioner of Education
GOVERNING STATUTE

2026–27 State Appropriations


CategoryFY 2026FY 2027
Total (All Funds)$46,293,252,596$43,681,375,220
General Revenue$22,895,160,955$19,786,284,186
GR – Dedicated$2,611,722$0
Federal Funds$6,856,470,073$6,813,676,194
Other Funds$16,539,009,846$17,081,414,840
Number of FTEs1,4501,450

Legislative Oversight Committees


These committees exercise budgetary and policy oversight of the Texas Education Agency

Committee NameLink
House Public EducationView
House AppropriationsView
Senate EducationView
Senate FinanceView

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