Last mentioned: Mar 24, 2026
Implementation Deadline
Expected date for schools to have updated materials ready for the new academic year.
Litigation Expected
Projected window for civil rights groups to file for preliminary injunctions.
Public Reporting
Major news outlets confirm the order to remove Chavez from social studies lessons.
Directive Issued
TEA officially notifies school districts of the curriculum change.
Removal Order Issued
TEA officially directs schools to remove Cesar Chavez from instructional materials.
TEKS Review Begins
TEA starts a formal review of social studies curriculum standards.
SB 3 Passed
Texas legislature passes bill restricting the teaching of 'controversial' topics.
The Texas Education Agency has issued a formal directive requiring all public school districts to excise mentions of labor leader Cesar Chavez from their instructional materials. This regulatory shift triggers significant compliance challenges for school administrators and sets the stage for a major legal battle over state-mandated curriculum standards.
The Texas Education Agency has issued a directive requiring all public schools to eliminate mentions of labor leader Cesar Chavez from their instructional materials. This move marks a significant shift in the state's social studies standards and carries major implications for edtech providers and publishers.