Fortunately, Texas pays new teachers well-Texas teacher starting salaries start at $38,091. It obviously depends on the school district-Houston Independent School District (or ISD), Austin ISD, Dallas ISD, El Paso ISD, etc. all range greatly in pay. You'll want to search for those districts separately.ortunately, Texas pays new teachers well-Texas teacher starting salaries start at $38,091. It obviously depends on the school district-Houston Independent School District (or ISD), Austin ISD, Dallas ISD, El Paso ISD, etc. all range greatly in pay. You'll want to search for those districts separately.