Information is provided concerning special education throughout Texas, the relationship of special education to other programs in the state for handicapped persons, services for handicapped persons, and the division of special education and its functioning. A field study is provided in which teachers, supervisors, and administrators of special education are interviewed regarding their attitudes and opinions on topics such as physical facilities, teaching material, evaluation, parental involvement, administrative support, and in-service training. System models for the administration of special education services are presented. Appendixes include names of persons interviewed for the field study, their geographical locations, and major concerns; models for projection of new careers in special education; a proposed program for trainable mentally retarded students in an independent school district; and a listing of key consultants and members of the technical advisory committee. (RD)