Benefits

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) employees are provided an excellent benefits package.

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Telecommuting Opportunities (after six months for approved positions)
• Free On-site Parking

• Employer-matched Retirement Plans
  • Employees Retirement System (ERS)
    • Participates in Proportionate Retirement Program (PRP)
    • Direct transfer of credit to/from Teacher Retirement System (TRS)
  • Optional Retirement Program (for eligible THECB employees)
• Voluntary Tax-Deferred Savings Programs (no employer match)
  • Texa$aver Program 401(k) and 457 plans (includes Roth options)
  • 403(b) Tax-Deferred Account Program

• Employee and Dependent Health Coverage
• Optional Add-on Benefits for Active Employees
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Insurance
  • Optional Life Insurance
    • Optional Term Life (Employees)
    • Dependent Term Life
  • Voluntary AD&D Insurance (Accidental Death & Dismemberment)
  • Texas Income Protection Plan
    • Short-Term Disability Insurance
    • Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • TexFlex
    • Health Care Flexible Spending Account
    • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
    • Limited Flexible Spending Account
    • Commuter Spending Account
  • Discount Purchase Program

• Leave Benefits
  • Annual Leave (paid vacation)
  • Sick Leave (paid sick time)
  • Compensatory Time
• Paid Holidays
• Longevity Pay ($20/month for every two years of state service)
• Workers' Compensation Insurance

• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) (counseling, guidance, training, resources, and referrals)
• Texas Legal (legal insurance)

• State Employee Associations
  • Texas Public Employees Association
  • Texas State Employees Union

 

   Inquiries should be directed to HR@highered.texas.gov.