Commissioner Correspondence

This memorandum is regarding the OER Grant Program 2026 Report. In accordance with the 2026–27 General Appropriations Act (Senate Bill 1, 89th Texas Legislature, R.S., Higher Education Coordinating Board, Rider 39, Informational Listing of Appropriated Funds: Academic Innovation and Success, pages III-71).

This memorandum is regarding Texas Education Code (TEC) Section 62.151 requiring the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) to consult with the Legislative Budget Board on the amount of funds to which each eligible institution is entitled from Texas University Fund (TUF) distributions.

This memorandum is regarding 2026–27 General Appropriations Act (Senate Bill 1, Special Provisions Relating to State Agencies of Higher Education, Section 14, 89th Texas Legislature).

This memorandum is regarding 2026–27 General Appropriations Act (Senate Bill 1, Higher Education Coordinating Board, Rider 34, Autism Grant Program, pages III-71-72, 89th Texas Legislature).

This memorandum is regarding the agency convening a statewide working group to examine the feasibility and implementation of three-year bachelor's degree programs in Texas.

This memorandum is regarding approval to calculate and disburse 2027 community college formula funding payments to community colleges using a prorated payment schedule to stay within Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) appropriations.

This letter is regarding public junior colleges certification in accordance with Texas Education Code, Section 61.063, this letter and the enclosed list serve as notification that Texas public community colleges have certified compliance with Texas Education Code, Section 130.003(b).

This letter is regarding public junior colleges certification in accordance with Texas Education Code, Section 61.063, this letter and the enclosed list serve as notification that Texas public community colleges have certified compliance with Texas Education Code, Section 130.003(b).

In accordance with the 2026–27 General Appropriations Act (Senate Bill 1, Special Provisions Relating Only to State Agencies of Higher Education, Section 60, 89th Texas Legislature).

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) is pleased to present the 2026 University Performance-Based Funding Report, a comprehensive analysis of a funding model that can help expand the number of workforce-ready university graduates in Texas.

This memorandum is regarding annual report on student financial aid at Texas public and nonprofit private institutions of higher education.

This memorandum is regarding the Study on College Entrance Examination Scores, in accordance with Texas Education Code Title 3, Section 51.8031, as authorized for submission by the Coordinating Board at the July 22, 2026, board meeting.

This letter is regarding the study conducted by the Texas A&M Public Policy Research Institute that determined the Classic Learning Test (CLT), SAT, and ACT are of sufficient rigor and reliability to be used as criteria for college admissions in this state. In response to the study, THECB is convening a negotiated rulemaking committee to amend the Uniform Admission Policy with the intent to align rules with the research study.

This letter is regarding the recent legislation enacted through House Bill 3041 added Section 51.9675 to the Texas Education Code, providing that a student attending a school that is not formally organized as a high school and who is at least 16 years of age is considered to be attending a high school for purposes of participation in dual credit programs.

This memorandum provides information on the average salary increase provided to faculty at each general academic institution, in accordance with the General Appropriations Act for the 2026-27 Biennium (Section 32 of Special Provisions Relating Only to State Agencies of Higher Education).

This memorandum is regarding the extension of the application submission deadline for Workforce Pell Grant (WPG)-eligible programs. The new deadline is June 19, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CDT.