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Government AdministrationTexas, United States1001-5000 Employees
The Texas Education Agency is a state government agency in the government administration sector, based in Austin, Texas. It provides leadership, guidance, and resources intended to help schools meet the educational needs of all students and to oversee related public education activities in the state. The agency is composed of the commissioner of education and the agency's staff, and it operates in partnership with the State Board of Education to guide public education programs. The State Board of Education consists of 15 elected members representing different regions, with a governor-appointed chair. The State Board for Educator Certification supervises the preparation, certification, and conduct standards for public school educators, with 11 governor-appointed members and three non-voting members; TEA provides staff support to SBEC.