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 |
| 5/25/26 - 6/7/26 |
6/23/26 |
| 6/8/26 - 6/21/26 |
7/7/26 |
| 6/22/26 - 7/5/26 |
7/17/26 |
| 7/6/26 - 7/19/26 |
7/31/26 |
| 7/20/26 - 8/2/26 |
8/14/26 |
| 8/3/26 - 8/16/26 |
8/28/26 |
| 8/17/26 - 8/30/26 |
9/11/26 |
| 8/31/26 - 9/13/26 |
9/25/26 |
| 9/14/26 - 9/27/26 |
10/9/26 |
| 9/28/26 - 10/11/26 |
10/23/26 |
| 10/12/26 - 10/25/26 |
11/6/26 |
| 10/26/26 - 11/8/26 |
11/20/26 |
| 11/9/26 - 11/22/26 |
12/4/26 |
| 11/23/26 - 12/6/26 |
12/18/26 |
| 12/7/26 - 12/20/26 |
1/5/27 |
| 12/21/26 - 1/3/27 |
1/15/27 |
| 1/4/27 - 1/17/27 |
1/29/27 |
| 1/18/27 - 1/31/27 |
2/12/27 |
| 2/1/27 - 2/14/27 |
2/26/27 |
| 2/15/27 - 2/28/27 |
3/12/27 |
| 3/1/27 - 3/14/27 |
3/26/27 |
| 3/15/27 - 3/28/27 |
4/9/27 |
| 3/29/27 - 4/11/27 |
4/23/27 |
| 4/12/27 - 4/25/27 |
5/7/27 |
| 4/26/27 - 5/9/27 |
5/21/27 |
| 5/10/27 - 5/23/27 |
6/4/27 |
| 5/24/27 - 6/6/27 |
6/22/27 |
| 6/7/27 - 6/20/27 |
7/2/27 |
| 6/21/27 - 7/4/27 |
7/16/27 |
| 7/5/27 - 7/18/27 |
7/30/27 |
| 7/19/27 - 8/1/27 |
8/13/27 |
| 8/2/27 - 8/15/27 |
8/27/27 |
| 8/16/27 - 8/29/27 |
9/10/27 |
| 8/30/27 - 9/12/27 |
9/24/27 |
| 9/13/27 - 9/26/27 |
10/8/27 |
| 9/27/27 - 10/10/27 |
10/22/27 |
| 10/11/27 - 10/24/27 |
11/5/27 |
| 10/25/27 - 11/7/27 |
11/19/27 |
| 11/8/27 - 11/21/27 |
12/3/27 |
| 11/22/27 - 12/5/27 |
12/17/27 |
*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.
