Education & Child Care

The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) oversees all aspects of the preparation, certification, and standards of conduct of public school educators.

The Texas Feed & Fertilizer Control Service protects consumers and enhances agribusiness through its feed and fertilizer regulatory compliance program, surveillance and monitoring of animal-human health and environmental hazards, and Regulatory Science outreach program.

The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) is the state agency mandated to create and expedite innovation in cancer research, support institutions and entities that expand cancer research capabilities and high-quality jobs in Texas, and develop and implement the Texas Cancer Plan.

The School for the Blind and Visually Impaired serves as a leading center of expertise and resources, working in partnership with schools, families, communities, and organizations to transform outcomes for students, ages birth to 22, who are blind, deafblind, or have low vision.

The Texas Education Agency is the state agency that oversees primary and secondary public education.