Relating to authorization and reimbursement for certain examination fee and other required cost subsidies paid for public school teachers and students.

HB 1061 authorizes Texas public school districts to be reimbursed for certification examination fees and related costs paid by teachers and students pursuing career and technology education certifications (including cybersecurity). The bill requires districts to pay these costs upfront and submit written applications to the commissioner for reimbursement, limiting students to one subsidy per exam. It modifies Texas Education Code sections to clarify eligibility for teachers who pass qualifying certification exams and establish reimbursement procedures. The law takes effect for the 2025-2026 school year, applying to all eligible certification exams under these provisions.