The state’s strategic plan for higher education is raising the bar for Texas. We will connect students to credentials that offer opportunities for good jobs and meaningful careers.
Building a
Talent Strong Texas
Empowering
our Students
We help students and their families navigate the path to enrolling in and completing a postsecondary program that enables them to flourish in our world-class economy.
Equipping
our Workforce
Texas’ economy is changing as our population grows and diversifies. We help Texans remain competitive by earning credentials that align skills with the jobs the workforce demands.
Supporting
our Institutions
We are committed to being a resource, partner, and advocate for advancing all institutions of higher education.
Stakeholder
Collaboration
Together with our stakeholders, we accelerate innovations in teaching and learning while bolstering research and development to advance our great state.
Higher EDge 2023
The Texas Higher Education Leadership Conference is now Higher EDge! Join us in Austin for two days of exploration and excitement regarding the future of higher ed.
Our Future. In Focus.
A new plan for higher education means there’s a place for all Texans in tomorrow’s economy. Learn more about Building a Talent Strong Texas, a refreshed strategy for higher education.
Spotlights
Texas transforms community college finance
Thanks to HB 8, Texas has a modern and dynamic outcomes-based funding formula based on specific goals aligned with our state’s higher education plan and workforce needs.
Collaborate through digital learning
Digital learning is innovating the higher education space with open educational resources. Discover free resources available where you are.
Loan repayment for working Texans
We aim to keep college affordable while supporting Texas' critical industries, like nursing, health care, teaching, and public safety.