About the Test

About the TExES CAT Tests

In an effort to provide greater access to testing, some TExES tests are also available via computer at specially equipped test centers geographically distributed across the state. The computer-administered tests are administered separately from the other TExES tests. In 2007-08, the following tests will be offered as computer-administered tests:

  • Bilingual Education Supplemental (102)
  • English as a Second Language Supplemental (154)
  • Generalist EC-4 (101)
  • Generalist 4-8 (111)
  • History 8-12 (133)
  • Mathematics 8-12 (135)
  • Music EC-12 (177)
  • Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC-4 (100)
  • Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC-12 (160)
  • Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities 4-8 (110)
  • Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities 8-12 (130)
  • Physical Education EC-12 (158)
  • Special Education EC-12 (161)

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Registration Bulletin

The Registration Bulletin is a free publication that contains program information, test dates, contact information, registration procedures, and forms. The TExES/ExCET Registration Bulletin and the TExES CAT Registration Bulletin have been combined into one bulletin.

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Fees for Tests and Related Services

Test Fees
$82 Test fee (per test)
$35 Additional computer fee for computer-administered tests (per test)

Additional Services
$15 Test, test center, test date, or test session change
$15 Score report reprint (per report)
$20 Fee for returned check

Preferred Forms of Payment

  • Credit or debit card* (American Express®, Discover Network®, MasterCard®, and VISA®).
  • Money order
  • Bank check
  • U.S. Postal Service money order

*Test fees and some services for computer-administered tests must be paid by credit/debit card because registration for computer-administered tests and requests for some services can only be done online and by phone.

Other Payment Policies

  • All fees are stated in U.S. dollars.
  • All outstanding balances with ETS must be paid in full prior to registering for any ETS-administered tests.
  • All payments must be for the full amount.
  • Payments made by check or money order should be made payable to ETS-Texas Educator.
  • If paying by personal check, please comply with the following:
    • Bank name and its address should be preprinted on the face of the check.
    • Check must have a preprinted check number.
    • Check must include examinee/payee name and address.
    • Check date CANNOT be over 90 days old.
    • Checks missing the preprinted name and address and checks with typewritten names are not acceptable.
  • Checks and money orders must be received within 90 days of the date on the payment and have the correct numeric and dollar amount written or printed on them.
  • A check in U.S. dollars must be drawn on a bank in the U.S. or Canada. Checks payable in other currencies must be drawn on banks in the same countries as the currencies. By sending your check, be aware that you are authorizing ETS, at its discretion, to use the information on your check to make a one-time electronic debit from your account for the amount of your check; no additional amount will be added.
  • If you do not have sufficient funds in your account, your scores will be withheld, you will be unable to register for additional tests, and an additional service fee of $20 will be added to your account. You will receive your scores as soon as the total outstanding balance has been cleared, unless your scores are being withheld for any other reason.
  • If you do not include the correct fee, your registration or request for service may be returned.
  • Services may be withheld for nonpayment of fees.
  • There are no refunds for service fees. See information about test fee refunds.
  • Refunds of test fees will be made in U.S. dollar denominations.
  • Cash payments cannot be accepted.

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