This study determined the prominent brands of microcomputers presently in use in Southeast Texas schools, the reasons for their selection, and computer use and brands in relation to grade level. Questionnaires related to microcomputer use were sent to 115 school districts in southeast Texas in 1985. The return rate was 83 percent. A total of 8,258 computers were reported by 96 school districts, with an average of 86 computers per district. Of the 8,258 computers, 68 percent were Apple, 20 percent were Commodore, 11 percent were Radio Shack, 1 percent IBM, and 1 percent other brands. When comparing by grade levels, 36 percent of the computers were at the elementary schools, 32 percent were at the junior high school level, and 32 percent were in high schools. (Author/CB)