TExES · test 717

TX PACT: English Language Arts and Reading: Grades 4–8 (717)

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Exam details

Format: Computer-administered test (CAT) with 125 selected-response questions (tx.nesinc.com)
Time: 3 hours and 15 minutes total appointment time 15 minutes for CAT tutorial and compliance agreement 3 hours testing time (tx.nesinc.com)
Passing score: 240 (tx.nesinc.com)
Fee: $106 (tx.nesinc.com)

Details checked against official sources since 2026-11-09.

The program publishes 5 content areas with approximate weights (21%, 29%, 15%, 21%, 14%). See the official test framework.

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Texas