HB2 Certification Requirements
HB2 Certification Requirements Plan
House Bill (HB) 2 was passed during the 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session (2025), and was signed into law by Governor Abbott. A letter published by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) on August 21, 2025, titled House Bill 2 (HB 2) Implementation: New Teacher Certification Requirements and Incentives for Uncertified Teachers, outlined new limitations on Texas school districts’ ability to waive teacher certification requirements for foundational curriculum courses within their District of Innovation (DOI) plans.
A second letter, published on October 16, 2025, provided additional guidance regarding the process districts must follow if they wish to request approval from the Commissioner of Education to delay implementation of certification requirements for foundation curriculum courses (Math, Science, ELAR, and Social Studies) until the beginning of the 2029–2030 school year.
To request this delay, Gonzales ISD must submit an application to TEA. Prior to submitting the application, the District must develop a plan outlining how it will meet the statutory teacher certification requirements. Once the plan addressing uncertified teachers has been developed, the Gonzales ISD Board of Trustees must approve the plan. The Board must also approve submission of the application to TEA requesting the delay.