# Classic Learning Test adoption in Texas > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/classic-learning-test-adoption-in-texas > Updated: 2026-07-31T02:53:51.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. In late July 2026 Texas higher‑education officials announced steps to approve the Classic Learning Test (CLT) as a new admissions option for public universities. The first notice described a formal approval process that would allow the CLT to complement the SAT and ACT for homeschooled, private‑school and out‑of‑state applicants, while citing an independent review that rated the CLT lower than the traditional exams in predicting college performance. A few days later Texas confirmed that the CLT would be accepted statewide as an alternative to the SAT and ACT, citing a state board study that found the test adequately measured college readiness. The announcement also referenced growing usage of the CLT in Florida, where high‑school districts report that the exam has helped boost graduation rates since its 2023 introduction, though some educators note differences in rigor compared with other standardized tests. ## Timeline ### 2026-07-31: Classic Learning Test adopted in Texas, used by Florida students Texas will accept the Classic Learning Test for college admissions, while Florida students use the CLT to meet graduation requirements amid debate over its difficulty. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/classic-learning-test-adopted-in-texas-used-by-florida-students ### 2026-07-27: Texas moves to approve Classic Learning Test for university admissions Texas plans to formally approve the Classic Learning Test for university admissions, allowing its use for homeschooled, private‑school and out‑of‑state applicants, despite an independent review finding it less‑ 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/texas-moves-to-approve-classic-learning-test-for-university-admissions --- Cite as: Classic Learning Test adoption in Texas. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/classic-learning-test-adoption-in-texas