Teaching in Texas with a drug charge.?

Question

Hello, I'm considering going to school to become an educator in Texas. Here is my question: I have a conviction for a Misdemeanor B, (possession of marijuana under 2oz.) that occured in 2004. Can i legally teach in the state of texas? Thanks!

Answer 1

for the most part drug convictions are not a bar to employment as a teacher. the only thing that will really prevent you from being considered is a crime involving a minor (where you were the adult). it certainly doesn't help to have a drug conviction but as far as i know it's not an outright bar to employment.

check with the human resources dept. of the district you want to work in. they will be able to tell you specifics for employment in that district. policies differ from district to district so it may be a problem in one and not another.

Answer 2

You probably won't be able to for at least 7 years from the conviction date.  Maybe longer. Laws in each state are different and may even differ from one county to another. Typically individuals who are hired into a place of trust among children can't have things like that on their record.  At least its not a child abuse charge or something like that though because if that were the case you'd pretty much never be able to get a job like that.

Answer 3

Call the TEA.