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Calling for Event Partners for our Legislative Briefing.
Calling for Event Partners for our Legislative Briefing.
About Us and Our Mission
About Us and Our Mission
We are a 501(c)6 nonprofit organization led by a Board of Directors.
We are a broad-based coalition of business leaders, parents, and educators dedicated to bringing computer science education to every student in Texas.
To accomplish our mission, we will:
Nurture an informed and engaged grassroots community network in support of K-12 computer science education.
Support sustained professional development for currently certified educators to teach high school computer science.
Directly engage with state policymakers and agencies to secure targeted and strategic policy changes to improve access to computer science in Texas.
90th Legislative Agenda
90th Legislative Agenda
1. Renew the $14 million Texas Computer Science Pipeline Funding Rider to support educator preparation, professional development, and expanded access to high quality computer science instruction across Texas.
1. Renew the $14 million Texas Computer Science Pipeline Funding Rider to support educator preparation, professional development, and expanded access to high quality computer science instruction across Texas.
Computer science is foundational to Texas’ future workforce and economic competitiveness. Texas law already requires high schools to provide access to computer science coursework, yet availability remains inconsistent across the state. Continued investment will help schools meet these requirements by recruiting, preparing, and retaining qualified educators and expanding access to strong, relevant computer science courses.
2. Establish a clear statewide leader with the authority to coordinate an advisory committee and develop a K-12 AI strategy for use of artificial intelligence in Texas K-12 education.
2. Establish a clear statewide leader with the authority to coordinate an advisory committee and develop a K-12 AI strategy for use of artificial intelligence in Texas K-12 education.
As AI technology and classroom applications continue to evolve, a statewide advisory committee can evaluate emerging uses, identify risks and opportunities, and provide school districts with guidance for responsible implementation. The advisory committee should consist of educators, parents, industry representatives, and policymakers.
3. Invest in AI professional development for educators.
3. Invest in AI professional development for educators.
Increase funding in the Texas Computer Science Pipeline Funding Rider by $5 million, dedicated specifically to AI professional development for teachers. Increased funding will help teachers and students respond effectively to evolving technology.
4. Update the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards to include AI literacy.
4. Update the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards to include AI literacy.
Updating the TEKS standards will help ensure Texas students develop relevant skills as AI becomes more integrated into education and the workforce. Updates should enable students to think critically about AI-generated outputs and to navigate both the benefits and potential consequences.
5. Strengthen the pipeline of high-demand STEM and computer science teachers.
5. Strengthen the pipeline of high-demand STEM and computer science teachers.
Incentivize undergraduates to enter high-demand, high-tech teaching fields, including computer science and STEM, through scholarships, loan forgiveness, and other incentives.
Our current membership includes:
Our current membership includes:
And over 350 Educators across the State of Texas.
Computer Science Matters
Computer Science Matters
Applied computer science and artificial intelligence now power every sector of our economy. By teaching students computational thinking, we equip them with the logic, data analysis, and problem-solving skills necessary to innovate in any career path.
Today, computing occupations account for over 317,000 annual job openings, with median annual salaries of $105,990—more than double the national median across all occupations (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics). Furthermore, 90% of parents nationwide support computer science education in K–12 schools (Code.org & Gallup), yet equitable access remains a challenge across our state.
CS4TX unites educators, industry leaders, and policymakers to advocate for state-level policies that expand K–12 CS and AI education. Partner with CS4TX today to help shape the future of Texas education.
Closing the Texas Access Gap
Closing the Texas Access Gap
Although Texas was an early pioneer in requiring high schools to offer computer science, a significant implementation gap remains. In the 2023–2024 school year, only 47% of Texas high schools offered computer science courses, and a mere 5% of high school students enrolled in a CS course (Texas Advanced Computing Center).
While neighboring and peer states back their policies with dedicated funding for teacher professional development, Texas risks falling behind in workforce readiness. CS4TX is actively pushing state leaders to fund educator training, expand access to underrepresented students, and keep Texas economically competitive.
Deep Dive with these tools and reports from our partners.
Deep Dive with these tools and reports from our partners.
By Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC)
By Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC)
By Code.org Advocacy Coalition
By Code.org Advocacy Coalition
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