TExES Examinations of Educator Standards Computer-Administered Test (TExES CAT)
For a complete list of exams and registration information please view the following flyer:
2009 TExES CAT Test Registration Information.
The TExES Computer-Administered Tests (TExES CAT) are offered on a continuous basis throughout the year. Please visit www.texes.ets.org or call the TExES Hotline at 1-800-205-2626 for available test dates and time slots.
DAYS: Monday—Saturdays (except MTT exams)
TIMES: 8:00 A.M. or 12:00 P.M.
EXAM TIME: 5 hours
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Four business days prior to scheduled test date (by 4:30 p.m. central time via telephone and 11:59 p.m. central time via internet).
* Depending on seat availability
Important Notes
Registration (2 methods)
1. ONLINE. Visit www.texes.ets.org. You will be required to establish a personal account by providing your TEA ID number, your name, and your date of birth.
2. TELEPHONE. Call 1-800-205-2626, this telephone line will be available Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (central time), excluding holidays. All registrations are accepted on a first-come-first-served basis.
Eligibility Requirements: Candidates that are fulfilling the requirements in an SBEC-approved Texas educator preparation program must receive approval to take a certification examination. After acceptance in an educator preparation program, candidates will acquire a TEA ID number by completing an educator profile on the SBEC website at www.sbec.state.tx.us.
Payment: $117 ($82 test fee plus an additional $35 fee for computer-based testing)
Score Reports: An unofficial score report will be emailed within 48 hours. An official score report will be posted online within 3-5 days on the TExES and SBEC website www.sbec.state.tx.us.
Retest Policy. You must wait 60 days before retaking a TExES CAT exam.
Disabilities: For computer-administered testing, your request for accommodations should be submitted as early as possible. Documentation review takes approximately six weeks once your request has been received. Please contact TExES at: 1-866-387-8602 or 1-609-771-7780 for further information.