Teacher Liability Insurance

The Texas Education Agency is seeking proposals for a comprehensive liability insurance program for classroom teachers under RFP 701-26-008-R, with responses due October 12, 2026. This is a pre-solicitation notice with a 60-day advertisement period preceding the formal RFP. The contractor must design, implement, and manage the program as defined by Texas Administrative Code 153.1301(3) and assist teachers in understanding their rights, duties, and benefits under House Bill 2 of the 89th Texas Legislative Session.

Contractors may propose one or both of two options. Option A involves statewide coverage implemented by default across all Texas classroom teachers, with pricing structured on per-person premiums for approximately 379,456 teachers. Option B involves voluntary enrollment, with pricing based on actual per-enrollment costs. The selected contractor will administer required coverage components including liability coverage, criminal defense, civil rights claims, bail bond coverage, identity theft protection, and legal support services. Under Option A, loss funds are capped at a reasonable maximum deductible to be determined by TEA for member claims.

The contractor may also propose support for disseminating information regarding teacher workplace rights, duties, and benefits under Texas Education Code 21.417, though this is secondary to program development and administration.

No contract value, contract term, or specific evaluation criteria are stated in the pre-solicitation notice. Questions may be directed to the TEA Contracts and Purchasing Division at TEASolicitations@tea.texas.gov. This pre-solicitation notice precedes the formal RFP issuance; the October 12, 2026 date reflects the current pre-solicitation response window rather than final proposal submission.