Commissioner Correspondence

The Commissioner's State of Higher Education address.

In accordance with Section 61.063 and Section 130.003 of the Texas Education Code, this letter and the enclosed list serve as certification that Texas public community colleges have certified their compliance with the standards, rules and regulations prescribed by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

As part of the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) fund, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) is pleased to announce a new Reporting Modernization Grant opportunity to support public colleges and universities impacted by COVID-19.

In accordance with Coordinating Board Rider 48 (General Appropriations Act for the 2020-2021 Biennium), the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board adopted the Autism Grant Program: Annual Progress Report at its July 22 quarterly meeting.

In accordance with Texas Education Code (TEC) Section 56.311(c-1), the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board adopted the Report on the TEXAS Grant Program at its July 22 quarterly meeting.

In accordance with Texas Education Code (TEC) Section 61.0668 and Coordinating Board Rider 55 (General Appropriations Act for the 2020-2021 Biennium), the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board adopted the Report on the Open Educational Resources (OER) Grant Program at its July 22 quarterly meeting.

In accordance with Texas Education Code (TEC) Section 61.0583 (d), the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board adopted the Facilities Audit Report at its July 22 quarterly meeting.

In accordance with Texas Education Code (TEC) Section 51.292(f), the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board adopted the Initial Review of Texas Education Code, Chapter 51, Subchapter E-3 Policy Compliance Requirements at Institutions of Higher Education at its July 22 quarterly meeting.

In accordance with Texas Education Code (TEC) 61.051 (a-3), the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board adopted the 2021 60x30TX Progress Reportat its July 22 quarterly meeting.

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is asking for college and universities’ help in hosting on-site vaccination clinics. This flyer provides a fillable form and instructions.

This memorandum is regarding the 2020 Community College Financial Condition Report as approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board at its April 22, 2021 quarterly meeting.

This memorandum is regarding the report on Student Financial Aid in Texas Higher Education for Fiscal Year 2019.

This memorandum is regarding the report evaluating the Nursing Shortage Reduction Program.

Commissioner Harrison Keller's presentation to the House Higher Education Committee.

This memorandum is regarding the report on the effectiveness of Advise TX.

Commissioner Harrison Keller's presentation to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Article III.

Commissioner Harrison Keller's presentation to the House Appropriations Committee.

This memorandum is regarding the study and report on core curriculum.