On the Day of the Test

What to Bring to the Test Center

Your admission ticket. If you do not bring your admission ticket, you may not be permitted to test. You should return to your testing account and view your admission ticket 24 hours before your test to confirm that there have been no changes to your reporting schedule. If there is a test center change, (e.g., a different building than originally scheduled), it will be updated in your account. If there have been changes, you must print a new admission ticket.
Acceptable and valid identification document(s) with a signature and photograph. Your ID will be checked before you are admitted. The name you give when you register must match the name on the identification document(s) you present at the test center. See Identification (ID) Requirements.
See What to Bring to the Test Center in the TExES/ExCET section of this website for information about other items to bring to the test administration for specific tests.

Calculators
Scientific calculators. If you are taking Bilingual Generalist 4-8 (119), Chemistry 8-12 (140), English as a Second Language/Generalist 4-8 (120), Generalist 4-8 (111), Mathematics 4-8 (115), Mathematics/Science 4-8 (114), Physical Science 8-12 (137), Science 8-12 (136), or Special Education EC-12 (161), you will be provided with Texas Instruments TI-30X IIs scientific calculators at the test administration. You may not use your own calculator for these tests.

Approved graphing calculators. If you are taking TExES Mathematics 8-12 (135), TExES Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering 8-12 (174), or TExES Mathematics/Physics 8-12 (143), you must bring a graphing calculator to the test and you may bring a second calculator as a backup. Graphing calculators will not be provided at the administration. Only the brands and models listed below may be used. Approved calculator brands and models are subject to change; if there is a change, you will be notified. Test administration staff will clear the memory of your calculator(s) both before and after testing. Therefore, be sure to back up the memory on your calculator(s), including applications, to an external device before arriving at the test center.

Manufacturer	Approved Models
Casio	FX 1.0 series, FX-7400 series, FX-9750 series, CFX-9850 series, FX-9860 series, CFX-9950 series, CFX-9970 series, FX 2.0 (ALGFX2.0)
Hewlett-Packard	HP 9g, HP 38g series, HP 39g series, HP 40g series, HP 48g series, HP 49g series, HP 50g series
Sharp	EL-9300, EL-9600, EL-9600c, EL-9900
Texas Instruments	TI-73, TI-80, TI-81, TI-82, TI-83, TI-83 Plus, TI-83 Plus Silver, TI-84 Plus, TI-84 Plus Silver, TI-85, TI-86, TI-89, TI-89 Titanium, TI-NSpire, TI-Nspire CAS

Admission to the Test

Computer-administered tests are administered at various times in the morning and in the afternoon. You must be at the test center 30 minutes prior to the start time on your admission ticket. Review the ID requirements and make sure you have the required documents with you. Without the required ID documents, you will not be permitted to test.

Identification (ID) Requirements

The identification (ID) requirements in this section must be read by all test takers. It is your responsibility to ensure that your ID documents are up-to-date and available on the day of the test.

Your ID requirements depend on your country of citizenship and where you plan to test. Please read the specific information below for acceptable primary and supplemental ID documents.

You must have acceptable and valid ID with your name, signature and photograph to be admitted to a test center. ID requirements are strictly enforced.
It is your responsibility to read and understand the ID requirements. It is not the responsibility of the test or registration center to relay these policies to you.
The photograph on your ID document must be recent and recognizable.
The ID must be current (not expired). There is one exception to this requirement. If your driver's license has expired but you have your renewal certificate, these two together are acceptable as long as the name on the driver's license and the name on the renewal certificate are the same.
All documents must be originals; copies are not acceptable.
If you arrive at the test center without the required ID, you will not be permitted to test and you will forfeit your test fees.

When You Register

You must use the exact name and spelling of that name as shown on the primary ID document that you will present at the test center. If the name shown on your primary ID does not match the name on your registration record, you will not be permitted to test and a refund will not be issued. You will have to register again and pay another test fee. There is one exception to this requirement. If you have been married or divorced between registering for and taking the exam and the registration has your maiden name and the ID has your married name (or vice versa), this is acceptable if you bring a marriage certificate or divorce decree that was issued between the registration date and the actual test.
Be sure to provide your entire first name (given name) and your entire last name (family name). Do not register under a nickname. If your ID document contains two last names, enter the names exactly as they appear on your ID. If you register by phone, please make sure you are registered under your complete name as it appears on your ID.

At the Test Center

If the first name on your primary ID document contains only a first initial, a supplemental ID containing your entire first name must be presented.
If your ID does not contain your signature, either sign your ID document or present a supplemental ID that includes your signature.
If the test administrator questions the ID document you present, you will be required to provide a second proof of identity. If positive confirmation cannot be made, you may be refused admission to the test center and you will forfeit your test fees.
The test administrator will check your ID before assigning you a seat at the test center and you may be asked to sign the test center log. The test administrator will check your name, signature and photograph to verify that you are the person in your ID document(s). This procedure will be repeated before and after all breaks.
Admittance to the test center does not imply that your form of identification is valid or that your scores will be reported. All reported cases of questionable ID are subject to review and approval by the ETS Office of Testing Integrity either during or after the test administration. ETS reserves the right to withhold and/or cancel scores in the event the ID requirements set forth herein are not met.
Test centers are not required to hold your seat if you leave the center to obtain acceptable identification.

Acceptable Primary Identification Documents

TESTING IN YOUR COUNTRY OF CITIZENSHIP

Only one form of primary ID is needed if your primary ID document contains your name, photograph and signature. Acceptable primary ID documents are:

Passport with name, photograph and signature
Valid driver's license with name, photograph and signature
State or Province ID issued by the motor vehicle agency with name, photograph and signature
National ID with name, photograph and signature
Military ID with name, photograph and signature

If the test administrator has any concerns about the primary ID document, you will be required to present an acceptable supplemental ID.

TESTING OUTSIDE YOUR COUNTRY OF CITIZENSHIP

You must present a valid passport with your name, photograph and signature as your primary ID document. If you do not meet this requirement, you may not be permitted to test.
U.S. military personnel may present their U.S. military ID cards. If a military ID card does not contain your name, photograph and signature, a supplemental ID is required.
Diplomatic and embassy ID cards cannot be used as primary identification in place of a passport.
If your passport is not written in English-language letters, you must also present a supplemental ID document that contains your name, a recent, recognizable photo and is in English.

If you are not a U.S. citizen but you are testing in the U.S., the following documents are also acceptable for admission. These documents must be accompanied by a supplemental ID that contains your name, photograph and/or signature.

Permanent Resident Card/Resident Alien Card (Form I-551 or I-151)
Temporary Resident Card (Form I-688)
Employment Authorization Card (Form I-688A, I-688B, or I-766)
Mexican Border Crosser Card (This form of ID may be accepted only at test centers that are within 25 miles of the Mexican border.)

Acceptable Supplemental Identification Documents
If your primary ID is missing your name, photo or a signature, you must present one of the following supplemental IDs in addition to your primary ID. The supplemental ID must contain your name, a recent, recognizable photo and your signature, and it cannot be expired.

Government-issued ID (including but not limited to passport, U.S. passport card, driver's license, state/province ID card, national ID or military ID). There are some exceptions; see Unacceptable Identification Documents.
Student ID
Confirmation of identity letter from your educational institution. The letter must contain your name; date of birth; a recent, recognizable photo; your signature; and the date issued. It must be typed on the original letterhead of the educational institution you attend(ed), and the signature of the school official and the school seal must overlap your photo. A letter of identity is valid for only one year from the date of issue.

Unacceptable Identification Documents

Any expired ID (except for the expired driver's license presented together with renewal certificate, subject to conditions previously set forth)
International driver's license
Draft classification card
International student ID
Credit/debit card of any kind
Notary-prepared letter or document
Social Security card
Employee ID card
Learner's permit or any temporary ID
Birth certificate
Any photocopied document

For general questions about acceptable ID, call:

1-800-205-2626 (U.S., U.S. Territories and Canada)
1-609-771-7393 (all other locations)

If you have been granted political asylum or refugee status, you must contact the ETS Office of Testing Integrity before you register to test. If you do not contact this office before you register and you are not admitted to the test, you will forfeit your registration and test fees.

ETS Office of Testing Integrity
Phone: 1-609-406-5430
Fax: 1-609-406-9709
E-mail: TSReturns@ets.org

Test Center Procedures and Regulations

By submitting your registration for a TExES computer-administered test, you are agreeing to abide by all procedures and policies contained in the Registration Bulletin and/or communicated to you at the test administration for which you have registered.

The Registration Bulletin and all other applicable rules of the State Board for Educator Certification (Texas Administrative Code, Title 19, Part 7) govern your participation in the TExES program.

General Guidelines

Dress so that you can adapt to any room temperature.
Test centers do not have large waiting areas. Friends or relatives who accompany you to the test center will not be permitted to wait in the test center or be in contact with you while you are taking the test. Except for ETS-authorized observers, visitors are not permitted in the testing room while testing is in progress.
ID verification at the test center may include thumbprinting, photographing, videotaping or some other form of electronic ID confirmation. If you refuse to participate, you will not be permitted to test and you will forfeit your registration and test fees. This is in addition to the requirement that you must present acceptable and valid identification.
Do not bring cell phones, smartphones (e.g., BlackBerry devices, iPhones), PDAs and other electronic or photographic devices into the test center. If you do, you will be dismissed from the test, your test fees will be forfeited and your scores will be canceled. Test administrators are not permitted to collect and hold cell phones.
Personal items other than identification documents are not allowed in the testing room. You will be required to follow the procedures set by the test center for storage of your personal belongings. You may also be asked to empty your pockets. Storage space is limited, so plan accordingly. You will not have access to your personal items during the test. Personal items such as hats, scarves, jackets and outerwear that are taken into the test room are subject to inspection by the test center staff before you are admitted to the test room. Failure to comply may result in dismissal from the test and/or cancellation of scores.
Neither ETS nor the test centers assume any responsibility whatsoever for personal items or devices that you choose to bring into the test center.
The test center supervisor will assign you a seat.
On occasion, weather conditions or other circumstances beyond the test center or ETS's control may require a delayed start or the rescheduling of your test appointment.

The following procedures and regulations apply during the entire test session, which begins at sign-in, ends at sign-out and includes breaks.

You will be required to write (not print) and sign a confidentiality statement at the test center. If you do not complete and sign the statement, you cannot test and your fees will not be refunded.
You will be required to sign the test center log before and after the test session and any time you leave or enter the testing room.
The test administrator will provide you with scratch paper that may be replenished after you have used all pages of the scratch paper initially given to you. You may not take your own scratch paper to the test, nor may you remove scratch paper from the testing room at any time. The scratch paper is provided to assist test takers in working out problems and for appropriate note taking during the timed sections of the test. Scratch paper should NOT be used during the untimed sections or during breaks.
If you need to leave your seat at any time, raise your hand; timing of the section will not stop.
In exams containing timed listening sections, the computer will automatically advance to the next question. Breaks should not be taken during these times.
If at any time during the test you have a problem with your computer, or for any reason need the test administrator, raise your hand.
Testing premises are subject to videotaping.
The maximum time allotted for untimed sections prior to the test is 30 minutes. The purpose of the untimed sections prior to the test is to become familiar with important information that will make your computer-administered test experience as convenient as possible. The time you spend on the untimed sections should not be for any other purpose. Infractions will be reported to ETS and the test administrator is authorized to dismiss you from the test administration if you fail to follow the test administrator's directions.

Although computer-administered tests are administered under strict supervision and security measures, testing irregularities may sometimes occur. Please contact ETS as soon as possible after the test to report any observed irregular behavior - for example, someone copying from another test taker, taking a test for someone else, having access to test questions before the exam or using notes or unauthorized aids.

All information will be held in strictest confidence.

Phone: 1-800-353-8570 (United States only)
1-609-406-5444 (all other locations)
Fax: 1-609-406-9709
E-mail: TSReturns@ets.org

Dismissal From a Test Center

A test administrator is authorized to dismiss you from a test session and/or your scores may be withheld and ultimately canceled for any actions that violate the policies and procedures set forth herein and/or communicated at the test center including, without limitation, the following:

attempting to take the test for someone else or having someone else take the test for you
failing to provide acceptable identification
obtaining improper access to the test, a part of the test or information about the test
having any prohibited device in your possession in the test center (Cell phones, smartphones such as BlackBerry devices or iPhones, PDAs and other electronic and photographic devices are not permitted in the test center. If you bring them into the test center, you will be dismissed from the test, your test fees will be forfeited and your scores will be canceled. Test administrators are not permitted to collect and hold cell phones or any other devices.)
using any aids in connection with the test, including, without limitation, mechanical pencils, mechanical erasers, pens, pagers, beepers, calculators (except on tests where a calculator is permitted), watch calculators, books, pamphlets, notes, unauthorized scratch paper, rulers, highlighter pens, stereos or radios with headphones, watch alarms (including those with flashing lights or alarm sounds), stop watches, dictionaries, translators, compasses, protractors and any handheld electronic or photographic devices
creating a disturbance (Disruptive behavior in any form will not be tolerated. The test administrator has sole discretion in determining what constitutes disruptive behavior.)
attempting to give or receive assistance (Discussion or sharing of test content during the test administration, during breaks or after the test is prohibited. Communication in any form is not permitted during the test administration.)
removing or attempting to remove test content from the test center (Under no circumstances may test content or any part of the test content be removed, reproduced and/or disclosed by any means [e.g., hard copy, verbally, electronically] to any person or entity.)
tampering with a computer
attempting to remove scratch paper from the computer-administered testing room or using scratch paper during untimed sections or during breaks
bringing a weapon or firearm into the test center
bringing food, drink or tobacco into the testing room
leaving the test center during the test session or during breaks
leaving the testing room without permission
taking excessive or extended unscheduled breaks during the test session (Test administrators are required to strictly monitor unscheduled breaks and report test takers who take excessive or extended breaks.)
referring to, looking through, or working on any test, or test section, when not authorized to do so, or working after time has been called.
failing to follow any of the test administration regulations contained on this website and in the Registration Bulletin, given by the test administrator, or specified in any test materials

ETS and TEA reserve the right to take any and all actions - including, but not limited to, barring you from future testing and/or withholding or canceling your scores - for failure to comply with test administration regulations or the test administrator's directions. If your scores are canceled, they will not be reported and your registration and test fees will not be refunded.

Taking TExES Computer-Administered Tests
and Recording Answers

All computer-administered TExES tests (except for the BTLPT - Spanish and the LOTE French, German and Spanish tests) consist entirely of multiple-choice questions. All questions, including recorded and printed excerpts for the Music EC-12 (177) test, are presented via the computer and you will select responses using the computer.
Read the directions carefully. You are responsible for reading and understanding the directions before beginning the test. No oral instructions will be provided. The time you take to read the directions is not considered part of the testing time; however, it is recommended that you take no more than about fifteen minutes doing this.
Click "Help" to review the "General Directions," "Testing Tools," "How to Answer" and "How to Scroll." The test clock will not stop when the "Help" function is being used.
To answer a question, click on a response. To move on to the next question, click on "Next." To return to a previous question, click on "Back." If you are uncertain about a question and want to mark it to review or return to later in the exam session, click on "Mark," which will place a check mark next to the question on the Review screen. The Review screen lists all of the questions in the test and their status. This can be accessed by clicking "Review." Only questions that have been previously seen may be reviewed. NOTE: Some tests (Music EC-12, BTLPT - Spanish and LOTE French, German and Spanish) include sections in which you are presented with recorded prompts, or your verbal response is captured. In these sections, you will not be given the option to press "Back" or "Next." Instead, the computer automatically goes to the next question when time is up. The "Review" function is also not available for these sections.
For the rest of the Music, BTLPT - Spanish, LOTE French, German and Spanish and all of the other tests, there is a question at the end of each section that asks if you are finished with the section. At this point, you can either go back and review your answers or continue to the next section. If you choose to continue instead of reviewing your answers, you will advance to the next section. If your test only has one section or you are in the last section of your test, it will end your test, and you will not be able to go back and review any further.
Your test may include questions that will not count toward your score. Some questions are placed on the test to collect information about how they will perform under actual testing conditions. There may also be some exit evaluation questions. These questions are not scored and relate to your overall testing experience; your responses to these questions provide ETS with valuable information for future program enhancements.
At the end of a computer-administered test, you are given the option of reporting or canceling your scores for that session.

Cancellation of a Test Session

In the event it becomes necessary or desirable for ETS or TEA to cancel a test administration for reasons beyond its control, including without limitation, severe weather conditions, natural disaster (e.g., flood, fire), terrorist acts, acts of vandalism, hazardous conditions at the test center or some other event, a cancellation announcement will be posted as soon as possible on this website. The cancellation announcement will also be available as a recorded phone message at 1-800-205-2626. You will be advised by e-mail, phone or U.S. mail as soon as the test administration has been rescheduled. It is imperative that you keep the contact information, especially your phone number and e-mail address, in your Educator Profile on the SBEC website up-to-date so you can be contacted quickly if the need arises.

Unless TEA cancels a test administration at a given test center, the test administration will be conducted as scheduled, barring circumstances preventing prior notification of cancellation (e.g., natural disaster, terrorist acts). If you miss a test administration that has not been officially canceled, you will be considered absent and will not receive a refund or credit of any kind.

Submitting Comments

Test Center Complaints
If you have comments about the test center or the conditions under which you took a test, please submit your comments in a letter via mail, e-mail or fax to the appropriate address below. All comments must be sent directly to ETS. Comments sent to your EPP or to TEA will not be acted upon. Comments about computer-administered test centers must be received no later than two days after the date of your test.

Computer-Administered Tests
ETS-Texas Educator Certification Program
CAT Complaints
PO Box 6051
Princeton, NJ 08541-6051

Fax: 1-609-530-0581

E-mail: TexasCAT@ets.org

Test Question Inquiries
If you think there is an error in a test question that affected your response, tell the test administrator as soon as you finish the test or send a letter to the address below within two days of your test date.

ETS-Texas Educator Certification Program
Test Question Inquiries
PO Box 6667
Princeton, NJ 08541-6667

In your letter, state the name and address of the center, the test date and name of the test, the number and content of the question and the section in which it appeared.

ExCET - Examination for the Certification of Educators in Texas