The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has released the new Computation of High School Grade Point Average rule, which reflects new requirements from Senate Bill 1191. The changes provide for additional weight to be given to certain high school courses when calculating grade point average.
The rule became effective September 23, 2026, and was adopted with changes since published as proposed. The rule will apply beginning with students who enter grade 7 in the 2027-2028 school year.
The rule requires school districts to assign GPA weights in alignment with the following requirements:
- All Advanced Placement (AP) courses, International Baccalaureate (IB) courses, OnRamps dual enrollment courses, and non-career and technical education (CTE) dual credit courses receive weights that are equal to one another.
- CTE dual credit courses receive a weight that is less than the weight assigned to AP courses, IB courses, OnRamps dual enrollment courses, and non-CTE dual credit courses.
- Honors courses receive an additional weight that is determined locally if a school district offers honors courses.
More information can be found through the SB 1191 – High School GPA Rules FAQ. The full correspondence from TEA can be found here.
