Education Technology

Purchase Order Guidelines

Important Information Concerning Purchasing Directly Through Texas Instruments Educational Technology Department

If the order total is less than $1,000 USD, you may use a credit card to complete the purchase by calling 1-800-TI-CARES (1-800-842-2737) M-Th 8:00am - 5:00pm or Fri 10:00am - 5:00pm Central Time. TI also accepts payment by check or money order.

Texas Instruments accepts Purchase Orders for orders between $100 and $3,500 USD.

If you plan to use a Purchase Order as your instrument of payment, the Purchase Order must meet the following criteria:

  1. It must be a valid Purchase Order containing a PO number. Requisition requests and requests that are handwritten or on letterhead cannot be accepted.
  2. The PO must contain an authorized signature of approval.
  3. The PO must contain the payment term “Net 30” (must appear on PO).
  4. A tax-exempt certificate must be provided (if applicable). 
  5. Pricing information must reflect that of Texas Instruments.
  6. Shipping and handling may be listed on the PO, but it is not necessary. However, freight charges will be applied accordingly.
  7. Accounts Payable contact person’s name, email address, and phone number MUST be included on Purchase Order. Note: This must be a specific person’s name and contact information.


Please submit your Purchase Order, check, or money order payable to Texas Instruments to the following address.

Texas Instruments
Attn: Accessories Department
PO Box 650311 M/S 3817
Dallas, TX 75265

You may also email your PO to ti-cares@ti.com. If your school or district must submit payment by check or money order, please note there will be a delay in processing your order.

Prices and availability are subject to change without prior notice.