Texans support
a new era of
student testing
Why Assessments Matter
In the 2027-28 school year, a new test system will provide faster results. What a Good Test Looks Like
In the 2027-28 school year,
a new test system will provide faster results. During the 89th Legislature’s second special session, lawmakers passed House Bill 8.
What it does:
The bill that changed
Texas assessments
Replaces the once-a-year STAAR exam
Introduces three shorter tests (beginning, middle, and end of year)
Provides results within 48 hours Reduces practice testing to restore more instructional time Maintains clear A–F accountability85%
support
79%
support
71%
support
70%
support
the new approach requiring student test results available in 48 hours.
the new approach eliminating excessive practice tests, giving back as much as 30 hrs of instructional time per student.
clear and consistent accountability, including A-F ratings, to help parents understand how their school is performing.
the new system replacing the STAAR test with three shorter tests given at the beginning, middle and end of year.
A Baselice & Associates, Inc. poll of 1,001 Texas voters conducted Nov. 7-13, 2025 shows overwhelming bipartisan support for the new system. Let’s look at the top takeaways.Texas voters agree on new approach
A Baselice & Associates, Inc. poll of 1,001 Texas voters conducted Nov. 7-13, 2025 shows overwhelming bipartisan support for the new system. Let’s look at the top takeaways.Dive further into the voter poll results.
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