Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Texas is taking the next step in implementing the Workforce Pell Grant! Expanding opportunity means creating pathways that connect students to high-value credentials and workforce opportunities.

To support applicants, we’ve released practical resources:

📘 A guidebook with application guidance
🎥 Two walkthrough videos answering common questions and walking through the process. Explore the resources and apply: https://www.highered.texas.gov/grants/workforce-pell-grant-wpg-program/

Check out the conversation Commissioner Wynn Rosser had with Texas 2036 on their Future of Texas podcast. The wide-ranging discussion covered topics including how Texas is preparing more students for today's economy and the economy of tomorrow. From academic preparation to workforce programs, we help ensure students have affordable and attainable credentials to thrive in our state's high demand jobs. You can watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zioGvF9i_LI.

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board is supporting complimentary registration for all higher education foster care liaisons across the state for the 2026 Education Reach for Texans Conference. The deadline to register is May 22nd! We encourage all higher education liaisons to take advantage of this opportunity and register to attend! To register, visit https://www.educationreachfortexans.com/past-conferences and if you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected]

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board mourns the passing of former Commissioner of Higher Education Dr. Raymund A. Paredes, who served the state of Texas from 2004 to 2019.
Dr. Paredes dedicated his life and career to public service and higher education - leading with integrity, thoughtfulness, and a deep commitment to students and institutions across Texas. His impact on higher education will continue to be felt for years to come.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, former colleagues, and all who had the privilege of knowing and working alongside him.

A new model for nursing education is tackling the challenge of our state’s nursing shortage head-on. Funded by a THECB grant, Sam Houston State University's Shared Nurse Academic Practice Partnership Initiative (SNAPPI) is helping shape the future of healthcare workforce development in Texas.

By allowing nurses to teach students within their existing clinical roles, SNAPPI removes barriers that have traditionally kept experienced professionals from becoming educators. The result? More hands-on learning opportunities, stronger connections between students and hospitals, and a growing pipeline of future nurses for communities across Texas. To learn more: https://www.highered.texas.gov/thecb-grant-helps-address-critical-nursing-shortage-in-texas/

THECB Deputy Commissioner David Troutman spoke today at the American Enterprise Institute panel about the great strides Texas has made in highlighting the value of higher education. Texas’s wealth of education and workforce data enables a robust examination of how degrees and certificates connect to earnings and student success in the workforce (https://tinyurl.com/THECBGOV). THECB's data was utilized in a Postsecondary Commission study – which followed more than 900,000 students enrolled in Texas public higher education over different time periods and compared students’ earnings to those of similar Texans who did not enroll in higher ed. The overall findings highlight the financial advantage of getting degrees and certificates: https://www.texas-psc.org

Congratulations to the first-ever winners of THECB's My Texas Future Schools of Excellence awards! Through the My Texas Future platform, schools are equipping students with the tools to explore education pathways, set goals, and confidently plan their futures.

This year’s honorees — Copperas Cove High School, Tornillo High School, and Jose J. Alderete Middle School — are integrating digital tools into their counseling and advising that help create engaging experiences to help students discover meaningful careers. Read more: https://www.highered.texas.gov/three-schools-win-inaugural-awards-for-helping-students-plan-career-paths/

Applications are now open for the Texas OER Fellowship Program Year 3 cohort!

The Open Educational Resources Fellowship Program supports mentor relationships for OER use, creation, and capacity building at institutions and statewide.

Faculty, librarians, staff, and administrators from Texas public and independent institutions of higher education and system offices are eligible to apply. To learn more, visit:https://dltx.highered.texas.gov/programs/oer-fellowship-program/

A special thank you to the more than 20 veterans working at the THECB for your service to our great nation! We're proud to honor you and all veterans.⭐