I'm unsure when this came out (probably 2022?), but out-of-state certified teachers are no longer required to take any tests. They can get a 1-year certificate and obtain an actual license after the first year. It's just a form my superintendent had to fill out and file. OP, this might be helpful info to look into as well.

Link here:
https://tea.texas.gov/texas-educators/certification/out-of-state-certification/out-of-state-educator-test-exemption-review

I'm unsure if the district has to be in TX since it's not explicitly stated. However, I moved here right after college, so it had to be.

Would that have changed things in your hiring process, or not really? It doesn't apply to me now, but I'm just curious.