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The Certificate of Interested Parties (Form 1295) provides transparency regarding certain relationships between contracting parties and government officials. For IMRA Cycle 2026, publishers whose instructional materials are approved by the State Board of Education (SBOE) must submit Form 1295 when entering into a contract with the SBOE. 

• Publishers must submit a each time they enter into a contract with the SBOE, in accordance with Texas Government Code, .
• Before contract award, publishers must submit a completed and signed form to the Texas Ethics Commission that includes the certificate number and date. 
• Individual school systems may also require publishers to submit Form 1295 when doing business with the publisher. 

• Learn more by reviewing a . 
• View at the . 
• Complete and submit through the Texas Ethics Commission. 
• Provide ºÚÁÏÍø×îÐÂÈë¿Ú with a PDF copy by February 1, 2027, at 5:00 p.m. CDT, using the . 
• Confirm that the submitted form is complete, signed, and includes the certificate number and date before contract award. 

The Confirmation of Changes process verifies that all changes required through the Instructional Materials Review and Approval (IMRA) process have been accurately incorporated into the final, post-approval instructional materials. Through this process, the ºÚÁÏÍø×îÐÂÈë¿Ú (ºÚÁÏÍø×îÐÂÈë¿Ú) confirms that materials provided to Texas students and educators reflect the changes required as a condition of approval by the State Board of Education (SBOE).

During the IMRA process, changes may result from errors or feedback identified by reviewers or members of the public, or they may be submitted by the publisher. Publishers with approved programs must incorporate all agreed-upon and required changes identified in the final Individual Product Reports.

Changes reviewed through the Confirmation of Changes process include:

• Errors: Corrections addressing errors identified by reviewers or members of the public, as well as errors identified by the publisher.
• Feedback: Changes made in response to feedback from reviewers or members of the public.
• Editorial Changes: Editorial revisions submitted by the publisher.
• New Content: New content submitted by the publisher during the IMRA process.

After publishers provide access to their post-approval instructional materials, ºÚÁÏÍø×îÐÂÈë¿Ú coordinates a review of the required changes. Reviewers use the original change information and evidence provided by the publisher to locate each revision and verify that it has been accurately incorporated into the post-approval materials.

Publishers must complete the Confirmation of Changes process for each approved grade-level program in the IMRA Review Dashboard. Publishers are responsible for ensuring that all post-approval materials are complete, accessible using the information provided, and consistent with the final Individual Product Reports.

For each approved program, publishers must:

• Provide access to post-approval materials, including the full URL beginning with https:// and any login credentials or instructions needed to access the materials.
• Keep the pre-approval submission unchanged throughout the Confirmation of Changes review. If this is not possible, notify your liaison through the ºÚÁÏÍø×îÐÂÈë¿Ú help desk and provide an explanation.
• Review all required changes listed in the Confirmation of Changes section of the IMRA Review Dashboard.
• Provide evidence for each required change showing where the revision appears in the post-approval instructional materials.
• Complete and submit evidence separately for each approved program.
• Review all information for completeness and accuracy before submitting the program for review.
• Respond promptly to ºÚÁÏÍø×îÐÂÈë¿Ú requests for clarification, corrected access information, or additional evidence during the review period.

Publishers may enter evidence directly in the IMRA Review Dashboard or submit it using the dashboard’s comma-separated values (CSV) template. Because required changes are specific to each program, publishers must complete a separate CSV template for each program.

For each required change, publishers must indicate whether evidence is available. When evidence is available, publishers should provide:

• Post-approval URL: The uniform resource locator (URL) or direct link to the revised content.
• Location: The page number or equivalent digital location where the change appears.
• Description: A clear description of the specific location of the change.
• Navigation instructions: Any additional information a reviewer needs to locate and verify the change.

If a required change was not made, the publisher must indicate that evidence is not available and provide an explanation. ºÚÁÏÍø×îÐÂÈë¿Ú must report incomplete required changes to the SBOE, which may take one or more applicable actions, including imposing an administrative penalty, terminating the contract, or removing the program from the List of Approved Instructional Materials.

Publishers may submit a program for review only after all required access information and evidence entries are complete.

Confirmation of Changes reviewers compare the original content, the agreed-to or required change, and the corresponding content in the final post-approval materials. Each required change will receive one of the following outcomes:

• Confirmed: The reviewer located the applicable content and verified that the required change was made as described.
• Confirmed with Additional Error: The reviewer verified that the required change was made as described but identified an additional factual error in the revised content that may interfere with student learning.
• Change Not Made: The reviewer located the applicable content but determined that the required change was not made as described.
• Unable to Locate: The reviewer could not locate the applicable content using the access, evidence, or navigation information provided by the publisher.

If a reviewer selects Confirmed with Additional Error, Change Not Made, or Unable to Locate, ºÚÁÏÍø×îÐÂÈë¿Ú will return the required-change entry to the publisher for follow-up. Depending on the outcome, the publisher must correct the content, clarify the information provided, or submit additional evidence so the reviewer can verify the required change.

Throughout the Confirmation of Changes review, publishers should monitor the IMRA Review Dashboard and their email regularly and respond promptly to any items requiring follow-up.

Review and Prepare

• Review the final individual product reports and develop a plan to make and track the required changes following SBOE approval in November. 
• Incorporate all agreed-to and required changes into the complete post-approval program. 
• Keep the pre-approval submission static through the Confirmation of Changes review. If this is not possible, publishers should notify their liaison through the ºÚÁÏÍø×îÐÂÈë¿Ú help desk and provide clarification. 
• Gather the post-approval product access information for each approved program, including the complete URL, login credentials, and access instructions.

Enter Access Information and Evidence

• Log in to the , select the Confirmation of Changes tab at the top of the Publisher Dashboard, and select the applicable approved program.
• Enter the required post-approval access information, then click the Save button.
• For each required change, enter evidence directly in the IMRA Review Dashboard or upload the evidence using the program-specific CSV template. The evidence must direct reviewers to where each required change appears in the post-approval instructional materials.
• Submit evidence of all required changes in the IMRA Review Dashboard by Monday, March 29, 2027, at 5:00 p.m. CDT.

Validate and Submit

• Complete the following steps separately for each applicable approved program:
• Check all access information and evidence entries for completeness and accuracy.
• Confirm that each required field displays a Complete status. If a field displays an Incomplete status, complete the required information before submitting the Confirmation of Changes information for the program.

Monitor and Respond

• Monitor the IMRA Review Dashboard and email communications from ºÚÁÏÍø×îÐÂÈë¿Ú during the review period, and promptly respond to requests for clarification, additional evidence, corrected access information, or content corrections.
• Submit an if assistance is needed.

The SBOE executes contracts with publishers for instructional materials pursuant to . The contracts ensure publishers understand their legal obligations to the state, such as ensuring accessibility and fair pricing, in exchange for being listed in EMAT. These contracts protect both the SBOE, local school systems, and the publisher by outlining deliverables, timelines, remedies for non-compliance, and more. 

All contracts must be signed electronically through DocuSign. Publishers must provide the name, title, and email address of the authorized signatory. Additional email addresses may be included for courtesy copies. Contracts must not be imported into other systems or altered as DocuSign is the exclusive platform for execution. 

Publishers will receive a fully executed copy of the contract via DocuSign once all parties have signed the contract. IMPORTANT: Failure to sign the contract within two weeks of receiving the contract in DocuSign may delay a publisher’s approved materials from being available for ordering when the EMAT ordering system opens for the new school year. 

Each contract has a term of eight years with an optional four-year renewal upon agreement of the SBOE and the publisher. 

The ºÚÁÏÍø×îÐÂÈë¿Ú Standard Terms and Conditions are included in contracts to ensure consistency, legal compliance, and equitable treatment across all SBOE and ºÚÁÏÍø×îÐÂÈë¿Ú contracts. These terms are mandatory, non-negotiable, and must be accepted in full by all participating publishers without modification. 

The Instructional Materials Contracts Special Terms and Conditions are specific to instructional materials contracts with the SBOE and are mandatory and non-negotiable. The Special Terms and Conditions are intended to supplement the ºÚÁÏÍø×îÐÂÈë¿Ú Standard Terms and Conditions. In the event of a material, irreconcilable conflict between the ºÚÁÏÍø×îÐÂÈë¿Ú Standard Terms and Conditions and the Special Terms and Conditions, the Special Terms and Conditions will prevail. These terms are mandatory, non-negotiable, and must be accepted in full by all participating publishers without modification. 

The Bid Report, also referred to as Exhibit A, provides a comprehensive list of all components included in a publisher’s bid submission. It also clearly identifies each instructional program offered for purchase, ensuring transparency and alignment with the materials proposed for adoption. 

At the start of each fiscal biennium, which occurs in odd-numbered years, ºÚÁÏÍø×îÐÂÈë¿Ú provides local school systems with an estimated allotment. allows local school systems to use up to 80% of their estimated allotment to place an order for instructional. 

Publishers may accept delayed payment, allowing local school systems to place and receive orders for instructional materials before funds are officially credited to their accounts. Payment is made once the funds become available. ºÚÁÏÍø×îÐÂÈë¿Ú prioritizes publisher payments for orders placed under this provision as instructional materials and technology allotment funds become available.

Before contract execution and annually throughout the contract period, ºÚÁÏÍø×îÐÂÈë¿Ú must verify publisher compliance with divestment statutes and filing status requirements for the following:

Debarment Check 

ºÚÁÏÍø×îÐÂÈë¿Ú must check the  posted on the  to establish that the publisher has not been debarred by the Texas State Procurement Department. The SBOE and ºÚÁÏÍø×îÐÂÈë¿Ú may not award a contract to a debarred vendor. 

Federal Database Check 

ºÚÁÏÍø×îÐÂÈë¿Ú must check the SAM (System for Award Management) database to verify that the publisher is not excluded from contract participation at the federal level. In addition, a contract cannot be awarded to a publisher named on the U.S. Treasury Department, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Specially Designated Nationals & Blocked Persons (SDN) list (with limited exceptions set forth in the Order). The SAM database is not the same as the OFAC SDN List. However, data from the OFAC list can be found within the SAM database. The U.S. General Services Administration operates the and the U.S. Department of Treasury administers the .

Iran, Sudan, Countries of Concern, and Foreign Terrorist Organization Check

A governmental entity may not contract with a company doing business with Iran, Sudan, Countries of Concern, or a foreign terrorist organization prior to contract award. ºÚÁÏÍø×îÐÂÈë¿Ú must check the divestment lists to determine if the potential publisher is in violation of this requirement. The are maintained by the Texas Safekeeping Trust Company and posted to the . If the publisher is in violation, the contract may not be awarded to that publisher.

Boycott Israel Check 

If the contract is (1) between a governmental entity and a company with 10 or more full-time employees and (2) has a value of $100,000 or more that is to be paid wholly or partly from public funds of the governmental entity, then the governmental entity may not contract with a company for goods or services unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it does not boycott Israel and will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract. Prior to award, ºÚÁÏÍø×îÐÂÈë¿Ú must check the divestment lists to determine if the potential awardee is in violation of this requirement. The are maintained by the Texas Safekeeping Trust Company and posted to the .

Energy Company Boycott Check 

If the contract is (1) between a governmental entity and a company with 10 or more full-time employees and (2) has a value of $100,000 or more that is to be paid wholly or partly from public funds of the governmental entity, then the governmental entity may not contract with a company for goods or services unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it does not boycott energy companies and will not boycott energy companies during the term of the contract. Prior to award, ºÚÁÏÍø×îÐÂÈë¿Ú must check the divestment lists to determine if the potential awardee is in violation of this requirement. The are maintained by the Texas Safekeeping Trust Company and posted to the .

Chinese-affiliated Entities 

A governmental entity may not contract with Chinese-affiliated Entities. ºÚÁÏÍø×îÐÂÈë¿Ú must check the to determine if the potential publisher is in violation of this requirement. The Texas Comptroller prepares and updates this list to identify restricted and Chinese-affiliated entities that state governmental entities (including major public retirement systems and the Permanent School Fund) are prohibited from investing in. If the publisher is in violation, the contract may not be awarded to that publisher. 

Franchise Tax Check 

ºÚÁÏÍø×îÐÂÈë¿Ú must verify the publisher’s franchise tax account status using the online  located on the CPA website. Not all vendors are required to pay franchise tax. The Texas franchise tax is a privilege tax imposed on each taxable entity formed or organized in Texas or doing business in Texas. CPA is required by law to forfeit a company’s right to transact business in Texas if the company has not filed a franchise tax report or paid a franchise tax required under . If the corporate privileges are forfeited, the entity will be denied the right to sue or defend itself in a Texas court, and each director or officer will be liable for the debt of the entity.

Secretary of State Registration 

ºÚÁÏÍø×îÐÂÈë¿Ú must verify the publisher’s status as authorized and in good standing to do business with an active status in the State. The publisher must be registered to transact business in the under the process described in Section 9.004 and subsequent sections of . The publisher must be in compliance with any other State or federal statutes which require registration in order for the publisher to conduct business in the State under the Contract. The publisher acknowledges and agrees that entering into a contract constitutes transacting business in Texas under Chapter 9 of the Texas Business Organizations Code. 

Executive Order Check 

ºÚÁÏÍø×îÐÂÈë¿Ú must verify that the publisher is in compliance with any other relevant Executive Orders from the Governor. 

• Respond to email from ºÚÁÏÍø×îÐÂÈë¿Ú by the requested deadline. Emails will be sent in early January 2027. 
• Provide DocuSign Contact Information: 
  • Name and direct email address of the individual authorized to execute the contract on behalf of the company.
  • The name(s) and email address(es) of any additional individuals who should receive a copy of the contract for review (informational only; no signature required). 
• Review Exhibit A 
  • Verify all product and pricing information listed. 
  • If revisions are needed, email both Veronica Aguayo, Veronica.Aguayo@tea.texas.gov and Cheryl Aker, Cheryl.Aker@tea.texas.gov as soon as possible.  
  • If all information is accurate, reply to the email to confirm that Exhibit A is correct.
• Electronically sign the contract through DocuSign within two weeks of receipt. Contracts are expected to be sent in early March 2027.

MR TEKS are structured digital representations of the TEKS that can be processed and exchanged by computer systems. MR TEKS enable publisher platforms, learning management systems (LMSs), content management systems (CMSs), assessments, and other educational technologies to consistently identify and align instructional content to the TEKS. By providing a common technical framework, MR TEKS support consistent standards alignment and interoperability across digital systems.

Each student expectation and breakout is assigned a unique identifier that serves as a consistent reference across platforms and systems.

• For example, the English Language Arts and Reading (ELAR) student expectation K.1.A is assigned the identifier ab819182-7922-56b0-8b10-de86b28e9969.

ºÚÁÏÍø×îÐÂÈë¿Ú publishes the authoritative MR TEKS using the Competencies and Academic Standards Exchange (CASE) framework. Using ºÚÁÏÍø×îÐÂÈë¿Ú-provided identifiers supports accurate standards alignment, searchability, interoperability, and more efficient updates when ºÚÁÏÍø×îÐÂÈë¿Ú revises or republishes standards.

Publishers must use the Machine-Readable TEKS (MR TEKS) provided by ºÚÁÏÍø×îÐÂÈë¿Ú when tagging metadata for digital instructional content aligned to the TEKS. MR TEKS must be incorporated into all approved digital instructional materials included in the final post-approval program. Publishers may not modify ºÚÁÏÍø×îÐÂÈë¿Ú-provided identifiers or create alternative versions.

At a minimum, publishers must use MR TEKS identifiers to tag the instructional content cited in their standards-alignment correlations at the student expectation level. Tags must be embedded in the underlying metadata at the point of use, including within applicable lessons, activities, assessments, and other aligned resources. The tags do not need to be visible within the instructional content, but they must be present in the metadata. Providing TEKS references only in a separate correlation document does not meet this requirement.

Publishers are responsible for ensuring that each MR TEKS identifier is accurately mapped to content aligned with the corresponding student expectation. Content, platform, and development teams should coordinate to establish a consistent process for implementing and validating tags throughout the digital program.

Publishers should also establish an internal quality-assurance process to verify that:

• Only ºÚÁÏÍø×îÐÂÈë¿Ú-provided MR TEKS identifiers are used.
• Each identifier is accurately mapped to instructional content aligned with the corresponding student expectation.
• Tags are embedded at the point of use within the digital instructional materials.
• Tags function properly within the publisher platform, meaning MR TEKS identifiers can be retrieved from the metadata associated with the applicable instructional content and match the ºÚÁÏÍø×îÐÂÈë¿Ú-provided identifiers for the corresponding student expectations.
• The implementation supports applicable learning management system (LMS) and parent portal requirements.
• Tagging decisions and validation results are documented for internal reference.

Publishers can access Machine-Readable TEKS (MR TEKS) and related implementation guidance through the . First-time users may be required to register. 

MR TEKS are available through an application programming interface (API) and in downloadable formats, including JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) and comma-separated values (CSV). Publishers planning to use the API should review the CASE framework and JSON structure before beginning integration.

Publishers should select the access method that best supports their technical environment:

• API: Provides access to the current MR TEKS published by ºÚÁÏÍø×îÐÂÈë¿Ú.
• JSON: Supports structured data integration with publisher platforms and other digital systems.
• CSV: Supports offline use and manual data integration.

Regardless of the access method selected, publishers must ensure that ºÚÁÏÍø×îÐÂÈë¿Ú-provided identifiers are accurately incorporated into their digital instructional materials.

Understanding CASE Standards

Publishers are encouraged to review the before implementing MR TEKS. The resource provides an overview of the CASE standard, technical specifications, and implementation resources to help publisher technical teams understand how academic standards and their unique identifiers can be exchanged and used across digital systems.

Access and Plan

• Create or confirm access to the  and review the available implementation guidance, CASE documentation, and API resources.
• Determine whether the API, JSON, or CSV format best supports the publisher’s technical environment.
• Coordinate with content, platform, and development teams to map ºÚÁÏÍø×îÐÂÈë¿Ú-provided identifiers to the applicable digital instructional content.

Map and Embed MR TEKS Identifiers

• Map each ºÚÁÏÍø×îÐÂÈë¿Ú-provided MR TEKS identifier to digital instructional content aligned to the applicable student expectation
• Embed MR TEKS identifiers at the point of use within lessons, activities, assessments, and other aligned digital resources.

Validate and Document the Implementation

• Complete internal quality-assurance testing to confirm that MR TEKS identifiers have been implemented accurately and consistently. At a minimum, the publisher should verify that:
• the identifier associated with the instructional content matches the ºÚÁÏÍø×îÐÂÈë¿Ú-provided identifier for the applicable student expectations;
• the identifier is present in the metadata for the applicable content at the point of use; and
• the identifier can be retrieved or identified through the publisher’s platform or metadata records.
• Maintain evidence demonstrating that MR TEKS identifiers have been accurately mapped and embedded in the digital instructional materials. Evidence may include screenshots, system-generated reports, metadata exports, or other documentation that clearly identifies the applicable content and corresponding MR TEKS identifier.
• Maintain internal documentation of tagging decisions, validation results, and any corrections made during implementation.

Finalize and Submit

• Provide evidence or certification of compliance in the manner specified by ºÚÁÏÍø×îÐÂÈë¿Ú as part of the post-approval submission process. 

Publishers may have questions or need assistance as they work to implement MR TEKS. The appropriate support channel depends on whether the question is related to the Texas Gateway and its technical resources or to IMRA requirements and expectations.

• For technical assistance related to accessing the Texas Gateway Machine-Readable TEKS site, account access, or the MR TEKS resources available through the site, submit a .
• For questions about IMRA requirements, publisher responsibilities, submission expectations, or how the MR TEKS requirement applies to instructional materials submitted for IMRA, submit an . 

The parent portal provides parents with electronic access to instructional materials used by their child’s local school system. It supports transparency and parents’ right to review instructional materials under

Parent portal requirements are established in and . These requirements apply to instructional materials reviewed under and and placed on the SBOE-approved instructional materials list. 

Publishers with SBOE-approved instructional materials must provide a parent portal that:

• Provides access to the IMRA-approved instructional materials used by the local school system for parents of enrolled students.
• Includes all applicable components placed on the SBOE-approved instructional materials list, including student-facing and teacher-facing materials.
• Organizes instructional materials by unit and in the order in which they are designed to be used.
• Allows parents to search instructional materials by keyword.
• Supports single sign-on with the learning management system or online learning portal used by each purchasing school district or charter school.
• Is optimized for viewing on large monitors, laptops, tablets, and smartphones.
• Meets applicable accessibility requirements, including the identified in the applicable proclamation or annual request for instructional materials review and the technical standards required by . 

Keyword Search

Publishers are responsible for determining the keywords that may be used to search instructional materials. Search terms may include relevant TEKS vocabulary, resource names, activity titles, or topics. The search function must return all applicable content associated with the search term, including text, videos, and images.

Single Sign-On and Learning Management Systems

The parent portal must support single sign-on with the learning management system (LMS) or online learning portal used by each purchasing school district or charter school and provide electronic access to all approved instructional materials.

ºÚÁÏÍø×îÐÂÈë¿Ú does not prescribe a specific list of systems with which publishers must integrate. Commonly used LMSs include Canvas, Schoology, Moodle, Google Classroom, and Blackboard Learn.

If the parent portal is not operational with a purchasing school district’s or charter school’s LMS or online learning portal at the time of purchase, the publisher has 60 days from the date of purchase to make the portal operational with that system, as required by 19 TAC §67.83(c)(2). Parent portal access must begin no later than 30 days before the start of the school year and remain available until at least 30 days after the school year ends, as required by 19 TAC §67.83(c)(4). If a publisher does not meet the single sign-on requirement within the required timeframe, ºÚÁÏÍø×îÐÂÈë¿Ú will recommend that the SBOE remove the applicable instructional materials from the approved materials list. 

Access and Security Controls

Publishers may use reasonable controls to protect intellectual property and maintain portal security. Under , a parent may be required to:

• Enter a password.
• Complete another user-access verification procedure.
• Accept user terms and conditions.

These requirements may not limit or exclude a parent’s required access to the instructional materials. 

Content Limitations and Compliance

The parent portal must provide access to all instructional content submitted for review through IMRA and placed on the IMRA List of SBOE-Approved Instructional Materials. It may not provide access to additional instructional content that was not reviewed and approved through IMRA.

Under , publishers may not: 

• Include instructional materials, as defined by , that were not reviewed and placed on the approved materials list. 
• Include materials that would undermine, subvert, or impede a school district or open-enrollment charter school from complying with . 

Publishers also may not use the parent portal to advertise or provide access to other instructional products that were not reviewed and placed on the approved materials list.

The parent portal is not intended to provide access to:

• Tests, exams, or assessments.
• Gradebooks, individual student grades, or other student performance information.
• Content or other assets that were not reviewed and approved through IMRA.

Before selling approved instructional materials to a local school system, publishers should confirm that:

• All applicable approved teacher-facing and student-facing components are included.
• Materials are organized by unit and in the intended instructional sequence.
• Keyword-search functionality is available.
• The parent portal supports single sign-on with the systems used by purchasing school districts and charter schools.
• The parent portal functions properly on monitors, laptops, tablets, and smartphones.
• All applicable accessibility requirements are met.
• Security controls and terms of use do not restrict required parental access.
• Parent access will begin no later than 30 days before the school year begins and remain available until at least 30 days after the school year ends, as required by 19 TAC §67.83.
• Compatibility with learning management systems (LMSs) and online learning portals is documented in the Technical Specifications Form, including a plan to address any identified incompatibilities.

Publishers must work with each local school system that purchases their SBOE-approved instructional materials to provide parent access through single sign-on with the school system’s LMS or online learning portal.

When a publisher adds compatibility with an LMS or online learning portal for a purchasing local school system, the publisher must update the Technical Specifications Form to identify the newly supported system and submit the updated form through an .

This submission provides documentation needed during the post-approval process for IMRA-approved programs and is required before materials may be offered through EMAT. The process ensures that approved instructional materials only include SBOE-approved content. 

For programs that include print components, physical print standards exist to help ensure that print instructional materials are durable and classroom-ready throughout their intended lifespan. The Manufacturing Standards and Specifications for Textbooks (MSST) establish requirements for the quality and production of printed instructional materials. 

Publishers must affirm that: 

• The post-approval program incorporates all required corrections, editorial changes, and new content. 
• All print components comply with the Manufacturing Standards and Specifications for Textbooks (MSST). 
• If the program does not include print components, indicate that no print components are provided and affirm that all required corrections, editorial changes, and new content have been incorporated into the submitted materials.

Please note that publishers must affirm that all required corrections, editorial changes, and new content have been incorporated into the program materials. Publishers whose programs do not include print components may select an option indicating that no print components are provided; in these cases, compliance with the Manufacturing Standards and Specifications for Textbooks (MSST) is not applicable. 

• Submit one for each program, affirming that all required corrections, editorial changes, and new content have been incorporated into every IMRA-approved program and that each print component complies with the MSST by March 22, 2027, 5:00 p.m. CDT. 
• Watch the MSST for more information about how to use the spec. 
• Request a Print Component Exception for any print component that does not comply with the MSST. 
  • Review all print components and identify any print component that does not comply with one or more MSST requirements. 
  • Determine the reason for the noncompliance and document the justification for the exception request. 
  • Enter as many exception requests as needed for each component. 
  • Add up to 10 components with exceptions per form. 
  • Submit a separate form for each additional component exception request beyond the initial 10 exception requests. 
  • Provide supporting information and documentation for each exception request. 
  • Await ºÚÁÏÍø×îÐÂÈë¿Ú's determination, as exception requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. 
  • Incorporate any feedback or additional requirements provided by ºÚÁÏÍø×îÐÂÈë¿Ú regarding the exception request. 

School systems use state funds to purchase instructional materials. Providing ºÚÁÏÍø×îÐÂÈë¿Ú and ESCs with access promotes transparency and allows Texas residents to fully review SBOE-approved instructional materials.

In accordance with 19 TAC , publishers must provide ºÚÁÏÍø×îÐÂÈë¿Ú and all 20 ESCs with digital access to all components of an SBOE-approved instructional materials program, including exams and answer keys. Digital access must remain active for the duration of the contract period. Publishers are responsible for providing updated login credentials to ºÚÁÏÍø×îÐÂÈë¿Ú and each ESC whenever credentials change.

Post-approval materials must reflect all approved changes, new content, and corrections made during the IMRA process. ºÚÁÏÍø×îÐÂÈë¿Ú will use the provided access to verify that all changes are required as the conditions of adoption have been completed. Post-approval materials must also meet accessibility requirements and manufacturing standards and specifications, include metadata tagged with the machine-readable TEKS, and be made available to parents in purchasing local school systems.

Post-approval access allows ºÚÁÏÍø×îÐÂÈë¿Ú and the 20 ESCs to maintain transparency by providing access to members of the public who wish to view SBOE-approved materials that are being used in local school systems. Unlike pre-approval access, ºÚÁÏÍø×îÐÂÈë¿Ú will not post login credentials to the IMRA website or share login credentials with the public. Individuals must visit ºÚÁÏÍø×îÐÂÈë¿Ú or the closest ESC to view the materials in person. 

Members of the public may access post-approval materials by making an appointment at the nearest ESC or through the Instructional Materials Review and Procurement Division (IMRP) at ºÚÁÏÍø×îÐÂÈë¿Ú, located in Austin, Texas. 

If a Texas school system requests a review of an SBOE-approved program, publishers must grant access to a complete electronic program for their review. Additionally, publishers may provide print copies at the request of a Texas school system; however, all materials must be provided at no cost. If the print materials must be returned, the publisher must notify the local school system in advance and provide a shipping label and a date by which the instructional materials should be shipped back.  

• Ensure all components of the approved instructional materials program, including exams and answer keys, are available digitally.
• Review all materials to confirm that they include all approved changes, new content, and corrections made during the IMRA process. Note: Locator information identifying the exact location of each change must be provided to support confirmation of the changes.
• Provide ºÚÁÏÍø×îÐÂÈë¿Ú and all 20 education service centers (ESCs) with digital access credentials or links, using the method designated by ºÚÁÏÍø×îÐÂÈë¿Ú, to support public review and transparency.
• Maintain active and current digital access throughout the contract period.
• Notify ºÚÁÏÍø×îÐÂÈë¿Ú by submitting an and notify each ESC by email whenever access links, login credentials, or content are updated.
• Submit an for assistance or questions related to these requirements.