Certification is an important credential for teachers, according to education experts. A significant number of teachers in certain counties lacked this credential during the 2025-26 academic year. Data from the Texas Education Agency shows that roughly 6% of teachers in these counties were uncertified.

The numbers have reportedly changed since the data was published. Some school districts have provided updated figures, with one district now having 18 uncertified teachers and another having 57 educators working towards certification. Further details are available from the source.