Conference in Austin, Scott also said the last TAKS-based school accountability ratings will be issued in 2011. Ratings will be suspended in 2012 while a new accountability system is developed. See also Texas Assessment of Basic Skills - the first standardized test used by Texas from 1980 until 1983. Texas Educational Assessment of Minimum Skills - the second standardized test used by Texas from 1984 until 1990. Texas Assessment of Academic Skills - the third standardized test used by Texas from 1991 until 2002. State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness - the fifth and current standardized test used by Texas since 2011. References External links Texas Education Agency. Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills(State Mandated Curriculum). Last updated 29 March 2007. Texas Education Agency. Released TAKS tests Last updated August 2006. Texas Education Agency. TAKS Study Guides. Last updated March 2005. Texas Education Agency. 2007-2008 Testing Calendar. Pearson. Register for TAKS (only for students not enrolled in school). Tips4Taks. Helpful resources for TAKS (Online Practice). Texas Education Agency. TAKS-M. August 2007. Texas Education Agency. TAKS-Alt. August 2007. Standardized tests in the United States Education in Texas Texas Education Agency