The handbook outlines Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) rules regarding the education of handicapped students. A chart format is used to present applicable Federal regulations, state law, and SBOE rules. The following topics are among those considered under clarifications of definitions in federal regulations and state law: handicapped students; intermediate educational units; qualifications of special education personnel; professional support personnel; related services personnel; paraprofessional personnel; related services; participation in regular educational programs; use of Federal funds; age ranges for student eligibility; Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee; parent participation in ARD meetings; content of the individual educational plan; surrogate parents; child identification; and comprehensive individual assessment. Funding topics are also examined, including basic and supplemental allocations, early childhood intervention, and regional education service centers. (CL)