As stipulated in the Texas Education Code, school districts are required to provide instruction in essential knowledge and skills at the appropriate grade levels. The Division of Curriculum of the Texas Education Agency (TEA) oversees the development and implementation of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) in public schools.
A thorough overview of the TEA's Curriculum and Educational Programs can be found at the TEA website.
Following is a list of the TEA's TEKS guidelines by grade level:










