Teacher Program Fees
2024–2025 Program Costs
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Application Fee = $0 Candidate program cost varies per district |
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Other External Costs Associated with the Teacher Certification Process
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TEA Technology Fee |
$35 |
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Texas Intern/Probationary Certificate |
$78 |
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Fingerprinting Fee (approximate) |
$49 |
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Fee for each required TExES exam |
$116 |
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Teacher Standard Certificate |
$78 |
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Criminal History Check Fee |
$10 |
NOTE: External costs subject to change
How We Help
CES works directly with school districts to support educators in Harris County.
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Complaint Procedure
Regarding all complaints:
If you feel HCDE-CES has not resolved your issue, please contact the Texas Education Agency (TEA):
- Visit the TEA's Compliance & Inquiries Division website
- Click "Educator Preparation Programs (EPPs)"
If you have questions, please contact:
Texas Education Agency
1701 Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701
Phone: 512-463-9734
Email: ComplaintsManagement @tea.texas.gov
HCDE and CES Consumer Information
Contact Us
Center for Educator Success
Harris County Department of Education
6300 Irvington Blvd.
Houston, TX 77022
Email: ces@hcde-texas.org
Phone: 713-696-8223