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)
- Employees Retirement System (ERS)
- 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
Inquiries should be directed to HR@highered.texas.gov.