So, What Is IMRA?

Instructional Materials Review and Approval (IMRA) is the State Board of Education’s (SBOE) annual instructional materials review process. It is designed to ensure that all Texas students have access to instructional materials that are suitable and accurate, aligned to state standards, grade-level appropriate, and of high quality.

Woman reviewing instructional materials As a reviewer, your work makes this process possible by providing the evidence-based evaluations that inform IMRA reports and SBOE decisions.

IMRA—the Instructional Materials Review and Approval process—is the statewide process established by House Bill 1605 to evaluate the quality of instructional materials used in Texas classrooms. Through IMRA, materials are reviewed based on evidence: how well they support grade‑level rigor, accuracy, and meaningful student engagement—not on preference or popularity.

The outcome of this work is reliable, objective information that districts can use to make informed local decisions. In this way, IMRA serves as a critical bridge between research, policy, and classroom practice—and your work as a reviewer directly supports improved student outcomes across Texas.