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.
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.
Investing in Texans
Texas is making historic investments in higher education as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about how federal recovery funds are making an impact across our state.
Spotlights
Planning for the Future
Raising the Bar for Higher Education
Higher Education Commissioner Harrison Keller shares his vision for higher education in Texas.
Trends and Analysis
Expanding Access Through Digital Learning
OERTX, an online repository for open educational resources (OER), recently celebrated its one-year anniversary. OER saves money for students and the state.
Student Success
Providing Opportunities to All Texans
Our work connects students – including working adults – to credentials that offer purpose in the economy, value in the labor market, and opportunities for good jobs and meaningful careers.