The "Science of Reading" (SOR) has gained traction due to public media, resulting in a nationwide prioritization of teacher training and changes in the way reading is taught. The nationwide emphasis on the SOR led to new teacher certification requirements in Texas. Although teacher candidates already take a content exam to demonstrate proficiency in English Language Arts and Reading (ELAR) Standards, a new "Science of Teaching Reading" (STR) exam has been added to certification requirements. The purpose of this manuscript is to examine SOR's impact on the Texas ELAR and STR standards and certification exams in order to determine how literacy skills have been categorized by the Texas Education Agency.