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State Definition of "gifted & talented": “‘[G]ifted and talented student’ means a child or youth who performs at or shows the potential for performing at a remarkably high level of accomplishment when compared to others of the same age, experience, or environment and who:
(1) exhibits high performance capability in an intellectual, creative, or artistic area;
(2) possesses an unusual capacity for leadership; or
(3) excels in a specific academic field.”
(Texas Education Code Ann. § 29.121)
Governor: Rick Perry
State Dept. of Ed. - Gifted and Talented:
Commissioner of Education: Shirley Neeley
State Association: Texas Association for the Gifted & Talented
Statistics Back to Top
4,505,572 Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2005-2006)
4,383,871 Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2004-2005)
342,353 Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2005-2006)
337,650 Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2004-2005)
Unknown Dollars allocated for education (2005-2006)
$40,627,525,739 Dollars allocated for education (2004-2005)
$69,477,000 Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2005-2006)
$68,780,000 Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2004-2005)
6,591 Public school educators with degrees/endorsements in Gifted and Talented education(2005-2006)
6,452 Public school educators with degrees/endorsements in Gifted and Talented education (2004-2005)
64,322 Students enrolled in Advanced Placement courses (2005-2006)
14.6% Percentage of all students scoring a 3 or above on Advanced Placement exams (2005-2006)
45 Number of schools offering International Baccalaureate programs (2005-2006)

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Legislation & Funding Back to Top
Yes      Does gifted education legislation exist?
Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students (PDF)
Yes      Does the legislation mandate that gifted students be served?
Yes      Was there funding for gifted programs for the 2005 - 2006 school year?
Yes      Was there funding for gifted programs for the 2004 - 2005 school year?
Yes      Is identification of gifted students required by state law?
Identification begins in kindergarten
No      Does legislation provide for an education program matched to the student's abilities?
Yes      Is there legislation that mandates specialized training in gifted education for teachers of gifted students?
Yes      Are there colleges/universities in the state that offer courses and/or degrees in gifted education?
Click here for a list of Gifted Education Degree Programs.

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Obstacles Back to Top
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Schools Back to Top
Judson Montessori School (San Antonio, TX)
Rainard School (Houston, TX)
Texas Academy of Leadership in the Humanities (Beaumont, TX) - Early Entrance
The American International School for Inquiry & Creativity - AISIC (College Station, TX)
Windsor Park Elementary (Corpus Christi, Texas)
Winston School (Dallas, TX)

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Opportunities for Gifted and Talented Students Back to Top
ACE Academy (TX)
American Mensa, Ltd.
Anderson Private School for the Gifted, Talented and Creative (Fort Worth, TX)
Camp Invention
Duke University Talent Identification Program (TIP), (NC)
Longhorn Music Camp - The University of Texas School of Music
Sea Camp
Southern Methodist University - Talented and Gifted Program (TAG), (TX)
Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science (TAMS) (Denton, TX)
Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented (TAGT), (TX)
Texas Home School Coalition (Lubbock, TX)
Texas Tech University Extended Studies (Lubbock, TX)
THINK Summer Institute - Davidson Institute for Talent Development (Reno,NV)
University of North Texas College of Education - Gifted Education

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Information presented on this page was compiled from a variety of resources, including the State of the States Gifted and Talented Education Report 2001 - 2002, published by the Council of State Directors of Programs for the Gifted and the National Association for Gifted Children, Education State Rankings 2003 - 2004 edited by Kathleen O'Leary Morgan and Scott Morgan, and hundreds of websites. Information was also collected through surveys, targeted requests for information to state departments of education, state gifted associations, and other knowledgeable organizations. The Davidson Institute for Talent Development has not verified the accuracy of this information and does not warrant its accuracy or fitness of use for any purpose. Users should verify information prior to taking any action. Furthermore, the appearance of selected programs and/or resources does not imply an endorsement or affiliation. Programs and resources are highlighted for informational purposes only.