The TExES Science of Teaching Reading (STR) (293) Test is designed to ensure that Pre-K-6 candidates possess the knowledge and skills necessary to provide effective reading instruction.
The written exam covers 4 domains: Reading Pedagogy, Reading Development: Foundational Skills, Reading Development: Comprehension, and Analysis and Response – Written Response.
The TExES STR exam is currently available year-round by appointment in computer-based format at testing centers in Texas as well as nationwide.
2026 TExES STR Testing Costs*
Below is an overview of the 2026 TExES STR testing fees for computer-based testing.
|
Service |
Fees |
|
Registration for TExES STR |
$136.00 |
2026 TExES STR Test Dates*
Computer-based testing for the TExES STR exam is available year-round based on the availability of the testing location.
|
TExES STR - Multiple Choice |
Results Release Dates |
| 12/8/2025 – 12/21/2025 |
1/6/2026 |
| 12/22/2025 – 1/4/2026 |
1/16/2026 |
| 1/5/2026 – 1/18/2026 |
1/30/2026 |
| 1/19/2026 – 2/1/2026 |
2/13/2026 |
| 2/2/2026 – 2/15/2026 |
2/27/2026 |
| 2/16/2026 – 3/1/2026 |
3/13/2026 |
| 3/2/2026 – 3/15/2026 |
3/27/2026 |
| 3/16/2026 – 3/29/2026 |
4/10/2026 |
| 3/30/2026 – 4/12/2026 |
4/24/2026 |
| 4/13/2026 – 4/26/2026 |
5/8/2026 |
| 4/27/2026 – 5/10/2026 |
5/22/2026 |
| 5/11/2026 – 5/24/2026 |
6/5/2026 |
| 5/25/2026 – 6/7/2026 |
6/23/2026 |
| 6/8/2026 – 6/21/2026 |
7/7/2026 |
| 6/22/2026 – 7/5/2026 |
7/17/2026 |
| 7/6/2026 – 7/19/2026 |
7/31/2026 |
| 7/20/2026 – 8/2/2026 |
8/14/2026 |
| 8/3/2026 – 8/16/2026 |
8/28/2026 |
| 8/17/2026 – 8/30/2026 |
9/11/2026 |
| 8/31/2026 – 9/13/2026 |
9/25/2026 |
| 9/14/2026 – 9/27/2026 |
10/9/2026 |
| 9/28/2026 – 10/11/2026 |
10/23/2026 |
| 10/12/2026 – 10/25/2026 |
11/6/2026 |
| 10/26/2026 – 11/8/2026 |
11/20/2026 |
| 11/9/2026 – 11/22/2026 |
12/4/2026 |
| 11/23/2026 – 12/6/2026 |
12/18/2026 |
*This information is subject to change. All test-takers should visit the official TExES website at https://www.tx.nesinc.com/ to confirm fees, registration, and testing requirements before enrolling.
