Texas Examinations of Educator Standards (TExES)
The Texas Examinations of Educator Standards (TExES) are the state-mandated exams required for individuals seeking certification to teach in Texas public schools. College of the Mainland Click to open side panel for more information serves as an authorized Pearson VUE testing site for these critical professional assessments.
Fast Facts: What to Expect
- Available Exams: View a complete list of available exams at TEA Programs.
- Total Duration: Varies by exam (typically 5 hours).
- ID Required: Valid, government-issued photo ID (The name on your ID must exactly match your registration).
- Registration: To take an exam, you must first create a TEA Certification account and then complete
the registration and payment process.
- Scheduling: Once you have registered for an exam, you may schedule your test appointment. Test appointments are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
- After you schedule your test appointment, you will receive a confirmation email via Pearson Professional Assessments with your appointment date and time, directions to the test center and other details.
- Prepare: Review the Preparation Manual for your exam and access Tutorials, Guides, and other resources.
- Arrival: Arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled start time. Late arrivals may be turned away per Pearson regulations.
- Identity Verification: Expect to provide a digital signature and have your photo taken during check-in.
- Review COM Testing Center policies.
When you complete a TExES exam, you don't actually have to "send" the scores yourself.
- To the TEA: Your results are automatically uploaded to your official certification profile with the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
- To Your EPP: If you are enrolled in an Educator Preparation Program (EPP), your scores are automatically reported to them as well.
The Testing Center
Open Monday–Tuesday: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m., Wednesday–Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Administration Building, Suite 215
1200 North Amburn Road
Texas City, Texas 77591
