Ch. 177.1. Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.

(b) Princople I. Professional ethical conduct. The Texas Educator should endeavor to maintain the dignity of the profession by respecting and obeying the law, demonstrating personal integrity and exemplifying honesty.

(c) Principle II. Professional practices and performance.

(5. The educator shall comply with written local school board policies, TEA regulations, and applicable state and federal laws.

(e) Principle IV. Ethical conduct toward students. The Texas educator, in accepting a position of public trust, should measure success by progress of each student toward realization of his potential as a effective citizen.

(4) Standard 4. The educator shall make reasonable effort to protect the student from conditions detrimental to learning, physical health, mental health, or safety.

(f) Principle V. Ethical conduct toward parents and community. The Texas educator, in fulfulling citizenship responsibilities in the community, should cooperate with parents and others to improve the public schools of the community.

(1) Standard 1. The educator shall make reasonable effort to communicate to parents information which should be revealed in the interest of the student.