A board adopts early childhood literacy and mathematics proficiency plans under Texas Education Code §11.185. For how many school years ahead do the plans set annual goals?Texas Education Code (Texas Constitution and Statutes site), §11.185. Written to TExES Superintendent (195) Domain I, competency 002
A board ends a superintendent's contract early and pays severance worth two years of salary and benefits. What follows under Texas Education Code §11.201(c)?Texas Education Code (Texas Constitution and Statutes site), §11.201. Written to TExES Superintendent (195) Domain I, competency 004
A board has delegated final hiring authority to its superintendent, so the nepotism law covers her hiring decisions. Which relationships does Texas Government Code §573.002 reach?Texas Government Code (Texas Constitution and Statutes site), §573.002. Written to TExES Superintendent (195) Domain I, competency 001
A board president proposes a rule that bars public comment criticizing district programs. What does Texas Government Code §551.007 say?Texas Government Code (Texas Constitution and Statutes site), §551.007. Written to TExES Superintendent (195) Domain I, competency 003
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Leadership of the educational community, continued
A district receives a written request for records that it wants to withhold under an exception. By when must it ask the attorney general for a decision under Texas Government Code §552.301?Texas Government Code (Texas Constitution and Statutes site), §552.301. Written to TExES Superintendent (195) Domain I, competency 003
A parent says the district gives her no way to bring a complaint to the board. What does Texas Education Code §11.1511(b)(13) require?Texas Education Code (Texas Constitution and Statutes site), §11.1511. Written to TExES Superintendent (195) Domain I, competency 003
A pilot schedule at one middle school fails in its first semester. Which response matches the Texas superintendent certificate standards on district culture?19 Texas Administrative Code §242.15, Standards Required for the Superintendent Certificate (Texas Education Agency file of the rules in effect). Written to TExES Superintendent (195) Domain I, competency 002
A superintendent learns of evidence that a teacher solicited a romantic relationship with a student. How soon is the report to the State Board for Educator Certification due under Texas Education Code §22A.051?Texas Education Code (Texas Constitution and Statutes site), §22A.051. Written to TExES Superintendent (195) Domain I, competency 001
A superintendent names a longtime friend who lacks the posted qualifications as a department director, over qualified applicants. Which standard of the Texas Educators' Code of Ethics does this break?19 Texas Administrative Code §247.2, Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators (Texas Education Agency file of the rules in effect). Written to TExES Superintendent (195) Domain I, competency 001
A teacher resigns while the district is investigating evidence that she abused a student. What does Texas Education Code §22A.051(b) require of the superintendent?Texas Education Code (Texas Constitution and Statutes site), §22A.051. Written to TExES Superintendent (195) Domain I, competency 001
A trustee owns 40 percent of a company that is bidding on a district roofing contract. What does Texas Local Government Code §171.004 require of her before the vote?Texas Local Government Code (Texas Constitution and Statutes site), §171.004. Written to TExES Superintendent (195) Domain I, competency 001
A trustee visits the transportation office and orders its director to drop a bus route. How does Texas Education Code §11.051 treat the order?Texas Education Code (Texas Constitution and Statutes site), §11.051. Written to TExES Superintendent (195) Domain I, competency 004
After a bond election fails, a superintendent wants to know how the community sees the district. Which approach matches the Texas superintendent certificate standards?19 Texas Administrative Code §242.15, Standards Required for the Superintendent Certificate (Texas Education Agency file of the rules in effect). Written to TExES Superintendent (195) Domain I, competency 003
Before a board's annual report on the educational performance of the district and its campuses is sent out widely, what must the board do under Texas Education Code §39.306?Texas Education Code (Texas Constitution and Statutes site), §39.306. Written to TExES Superintendent (195) Domain I, competency 003
Does a district file its district improvement plan with the Texas Education Agency under Texas Education Code §11.252?Texas Education Code (Texas Constitution and Statutes site), §11.252. Written to TExES Superintendent (195) Domain I, competency 002
For how long may the board of trustees of an independent school district employ a superintendent by contract under Texas Education Code §11.201?Texas Education Code (Texas Constitution and Statutes site), §11.201. Written to TExES Superintendent (195) Domain I, competency 004
How long before a regular board meeting must the notice be posted where the public can reach it, under Texas Government Code §551.043?Texas Government Code (Texas Constitution and Statutes site), §551.043. Written to TExES Superintendent (195) Domain I, competency 004
Trustees discuss the superintendent's evaluation in a closed meeting and want to vote on a contract extension before reopening. What does Texas Government Code §551.102 require?Texas Government Code (Texas Constitution and Statutes site), §551.102. Written to TExES Superintendent (195) Domain I, competency 004
Under Texas Education Code §11.1511, who adopts a vision statement and comprehensive goals for the district and the superintendent, and monitors progress toward them?Texas Education Code (Texas Constitution and Statutes site), §11.1511. Written to TExES Superintendent (195) Domain I, competency 002
What must the comprehensive needs assessment in a district improvement plan do with student performance data under Texas Education Code §11.252?Texas Education Code (Texas Constitution and Statutes site), §11.252. Written to TExES Superintendent (195) Domain I, competency 002
Instructional leadership 15
A campus has an unacceptable performance rating for five consecutive school years. Which two orders does Texas Education Code §39A.111 give the commissioner to choose between?Texas Education Code (Texas Constitution and Statutes site), §39A.111. Written to TExES Superintendent (195) Domain II, competency 005
A campus is identified as unacceptable for two consecutive school years. What does the commissioner order under Texas Education Code §39A.101?Texas Education Code (Texas Constitution and Statutes site), §39A.101. Written to TExES Superintendent (195) Domain II, competency 005
A central office director has not been appraised in 18 months. What does Texas Education Code §21.354 say about paying her?Texas Education Code (Texas Constitution and Statutes site), §21.354. Written to TExES Superintendent (195) Domain II, competency 007
A district plans to change its health education curriculum. What must it do first under Texas Education Code §28.004?Texas Education Code (Texas Constitution and Statutes site), §28.004. Written to TExES Superintendent (195) Domain II, competency 005
A district wants its own principal appraisal process in place of the commissioner's system. What does Texas Education Code §21.3541(f) require of a local process?Texas Education Code (Texas Constitution and Statutes site), §21.3541. Written to TExES Superintendent (195) Domain II, competency 007
A district wants to enroll 24 students in a second grade class for the whole school year. What does Texas Education Code §25.112 say?Texas Education Code (Texas Constitution and Statutes site), §25.112. Written to TExES Superintendent (195) Domain II, competency 006
A district's only staff development is one lecture each August, and teachers rarely apply it. Which change fits the Texas superintendent certificate standards?19 Texas Administrative Code §242.15, Standards Required for the Superintendent Certificate (Texas Education Agency file of the rules in effect). Written to TExES Superintendent (195) Domain II, competency 007
Central office staff are evaluated with one year-end rating form and get no feedback during the year. What do the Texas superintendent certificate standards call for?19 Texas Administrative Code §242.15, Standards Required for the Superintendent Certificate (Texas Education Agency file of the rules in effect). Written to TExES Superintendent (195) Domain II, competency 007
In which grades are students assessed in science under Texas Education Code §39.023(a)?Texas Education Code (Texas Constitution and Statutes site), §39.023. Written to TExES Superintendent (195) Domain II, competency 005
Scores show that fifth grade science is taught in a different order on each campus, leaving gaps before grade six. Which action matches the Texas superintendent certificate standards?19 Texas Administrative Code §242.15, Standards Required for the Superintendent Certificate (Texas Education Agency file of the rules in effect). Written to TExES Superintendent (195) Domain II, competency 005
The three campuses with the most struggling readers have the fewest reading specialists. Which response fits the Texas superintendent certificate standards?19 Texas Administrative Code §242.15, Standards Required for the Superintendent Certificate (Texas Education Agency file of the rules in effect). Written to TExES Superintendent (195) Domain II, competency 006
What must the commissioner's recommended appraisal process for a superintendent include at a minimum under 19 TAC §150.1031?19 Texas Administrative Code §150.1031, General Provisions for Superintendent Appraisal (Texas Education Agency file of the rules in effect). Written to TExES Superintendent (195) Domain II, competency 007
When must a district offer prekindergarten classes under Texas Education Code §29.153?Texas Education Code (Texas Constitution and Statutes site), §29.153. Written to TExES Superintendent (195) Domain II, competency 006
Which description of a disciplinary alternative education program matches Texas Education Code §37.008(a)?Texas Education Code (Texas Constitution and Statutes site), §37.008. Written to TExES Superintendent (195) Domain II, competency 006
Who adopts the student code of conduct for an independent school district, and with whose advice, under Texas Education Code §37.001?Texas Education Code (Texas Constitution and Statutes site), §37.001. Written to TExES Superintendent (195) Domain II, competency 006
Administrative leadership 15
A board proposes not to renew a teacher's term contract. By when must the teacher have written notice under Texas Education Code §21.206?Texas Education Code (Texas Constitution and Statutes site), §21.206. Written to TExES Superintendent (195) Domain III, competency 008
A district applies to the commissioner for a waiver of a state requirement and receives no written objection by the 30th day. What is the result under Texas Education Code §7.056(c)?Texas Education Code (Texas Constitution and Statutes site), §7.056. Written to TExES Superintendent (195) Domain III, competency 010
A districtwide attendance effort has stalled because nobody knows who owns each task. Which step do the Texas superintendent certificate standards name?19 Texas Administrative Code §242.15, Standards Required for the Superintendent Certificate (Texas Education Agency file of the rules in effect). Written to TExES Superintendent (195) Domain III, competency 010
A rural route to school carries eight students. What does Texas Education Code §34.003 allow for it?Texas Education Code (Texas Constitution and Statutes site), §34.003. Written to TExES Superintendent (195) Domain III, competency 009
An uncertified teacher has been assigned to the same classroom for more than 30 consecutive instructional days. What does Texas Education Code §21.057 require?Texas Education Code (Texas Constitution and Statutes site), §21.057. Written to TExES Superintendent (195) Domain III, competency 010
The board rejects the superintendent's recommended candidate for high school principal, and a trustee offers a candidate of her own. What does Texas Education Code §11.1513 provide?Texas Education Code (Texas Constitution and Statutes site), §11.1513. Written to TExES Superintendent (195) Domain III, competency 008
By when must a district file its approved annual audit report with the Texas Education Agency under Texas Education Code §44.008?Texas Education Code (Texas Constitution and Statutes site), §44.008. Written to TExES Superintendent (195) Domain III, competency 008
How often must a district conduct a safety and security audit of its facilities under Texas Education Code §37.108(b)?Texas Education Code (Texas Constitution and Statutes site), §37.108. Written to TExES Superintendent (195) Domain III, competency 009
How often must a district's school safety and security committee meet under Texas Education Code §37.109, on a regular school calendar?Texas Education Code (Texas Constitution and Statutes site), §37.109. Written to TExES Superintendent (195) Domain III, competency 009
In what order must a board act on its budget and its tax rate under Texas Education Code §44.004(g)?Texas Education Code (Texas Constitution and Statutes site), §44.004. Written to TExES Superintendent (195) Domain III, competency 008
What do the State Board of Education's rules on trustee training (19 TAC §61.1) require of the whole board together with its superintendent?19 Texas Administrative Code §61.1, Continuing Education for School Board Members (Texas Education Agency file of the rules in effect). Written to TExES Superintendent (195) Domain III, competency 010
What does Texas Education Code §37.0814 require a board to ensure at each district campus during regular school hours?Texas Education Code (Texas Constitution and Statutes site), §37.0814. Written to TExES Superintendent (195) Domain III, competency 009
What does Texas Education Code §45.003 require before a school district issues bonds for school buildings?Texas Education Code (Texas Constitution and Statutes site), §45.003. Written to TExES Superintendent (195) Domain III, competency 009
What vote does a board need to adopt a local innovation plan and become a district of innovation under Texas Education Code §12A.005?Texas Education Code (Texas Constitution and Statutes site), §12A.005. Written to TExES Superintendent (195) Domain III, competency 010
Who prepares the proposed district budget, or causes it to be prepared, under Texas Education Code §44.002?Texas Education Code (Texas Constitution and Statutes site), §44.002. Written to TExES Superintendent (195) Domain III, competency 008
How this list was compiled: Our own questions, written to the exam framework of TExES Superintendent (195) in Section 3 of the preparation manual on the Texas Educator Certification Examination Program website, https://www.tx.nesinc.com/Content/StudyGuide/TX_SG_obj_195.htm (copyright Texas Education Agency), read 2026-10-12: 110 selected-response questions in three domains weighted about 40%, 30% and 30%, with ten competencies. This bank holds 50 questions: 20, 15 and 15, five for each competency. Every fact was read on the public page named under its question, each opened 2026-10-12: Texas Education Code Chapters 7, 11, 12A, 21, 22A, 25, 28, 29, 34, 37, 39, 39A, 44 and 45, Government Code Chapters 551, 552 and 573 and Local Government Code Chapter 171 on the Texas Constitution and Statutes site, and 19 Texas Administrative Code §§61.1, 150.1031, 242.15 and 247.2 in the Texas Education Agency's files of the rules in effect. Licence: Questions, choices and explanations are original work of this site.
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Free TExES superintendent practice test: 50 questions of our own across the three domains of Superintendent (195), each with the law or rule it rests on. Unofficial, and not affiliated with or endorsed by the Texas Education Agency or Pearson.
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Three domains, weighted like the exam
Leadership of the Educational Community is about 40% of the exam, Instructional Leadership 30% and Administrative Leadership 30%. The 50 questions here split 20, 15 and 15: five for each of the ten competencies.
Length and timing
The exam asks 110 selected-response questions in 4 hours 45 minutes of testing, inside a 5-hour appointment. Exam mode gives these 50 questions 130 minutes, about the same pace.
What the real exam adds
The real exam includes two case studies plus a question set on Texas Academic Performance Reports, with the documents in an on-screen booklet. This page asks single questions only.
Many questions turn on who acts: the board adopts the budget, the vision and the code of conduct; the superintendent prepares, recommends and carries out.
The 2025 Legislature amended the meeting notice rule (§551.043) and moved misconduct reporting from §21.006 to Chapter 22A. Study the text as it reads now.
Questions and answers
What is on the TExES Superintendent 195 exam?
Ten competencies: ethics, a shared vision, communication with families and the community, work with the board of trustees, curriculum and accountability, the instructional program, staff evaluation and development, budgets and personnel, facilities and safety, and decision-making.
What is the passing score for the TExES Superintendent exam?
The exam's page lists 240. That is a scaled score, and the exam may include questions that do not count, so this page gives the number of right answers and no verdict.
How much does the TExES Superintendent exam cost?
The exam's page lists a fee of $116 and says additional fees may apply. Appointments are offered year round at computer-administered test sites in Texas and nationwide.
What do you need for a Texas superintendent certificate?
Under 19 TAC §242.20: pass the examination, complete an approved superintendent preparation program, hold at least a master's degree, and hold a principal certificate or have at least three creditable years of managerial experience in a public school district.
Are these real TExES Superintendent questions?
No. Each was written for this site from one competency and one public law or rule. Nothing is taken or reworded from the real exam or from the sample questions in the preparation manual.