According to the Texas Education Agency, “The Standard certificate is the regular, full certification issued in Texas, renewable upon completion of continuing professional education.” The Standard certificate is the license required to be a practicing educator in the State of Texas. This document indicates that the license holder has successfully completed all requirements, tests, and is considered eligible to be a professional educator.

The website continues to say, “An individual may complete a traditional approved undergraduate program or complete an approved alternative certification program. The alternative certification preparation program is recognized and approved by the state legislature and the State Board for Educator Certification.”