Texas State Board of Education

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Last mentioned: Mar 24, 2026

Timeline

  1. Litigation Expected

    Projected window for civil rights groups to file for preliminary injunctions.

  2. Removal Order Issued

    TEA officially directs schools to remove Cesar Chavez from instructional materials.

  3. TEKS Review Begins

    TEA starts a formal review of social studies curriculum standards.

  4. SB 3 Passed

    Texas legislature passes bill restricting the teaching of 'controversial' topics.

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TEA Mandate: Texas Schools Ordered to Remove Cesar Chavez from Curriculum

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.

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