Review the preparation manual. The manual provides you with the exam's framework as well as testing and scoring procedures. The exam candidates are tested in three domain areas: school community leadership, instructional leadership and administrative leadership. The manual highlights the core competencies of each domain that you must know to pass the exam. Download the manual from the Texas Education Agency website (texes.ets.org).
Take a practice test. The practice exams include the same type of questions that appear on the actual principal's exam. Take the practice under the same time constraint as the actual exam. Score your test. Based on your answers you will know which subjects require more study time. The Texas Principal Guide has a practice exam on its website (principalexcetstudyguide.com)
Take a preparation course. Several colleges and universities offer TExES principal exam courses. For example, Stephen F. Austin State University offers a course called Synthesis in Educational Leadership. The course covers topics such as campus vision, managing the organization, operations and resources and collaborating with families and community members. Contact your local college or university and ask whether a TExES principal exam preparation course is offered.
Join an exam preparation study group. Study group members share study materials, test-taking strategies and even tutor each other.