General Correspondence

November 18, 2020
Tri-Agency Workforce Initiative Submits Report to Governor Abbott: This media release announces that the Tri-Agency Workforce Initiative, a joint endeavor among the Commissioners of the Texas Education Agency (TEA), the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), and the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), today released its latest report to Gov. Greg Abbott.; By External Relations

November 9, 2020
THECB Highlights Benefits of Digital Learning Media Release: This media release announces as part of National Distance Learning Week (NDLW), the THECB joins the United States Distance Learning Association to highlight the success of digital learning.; By External Relations

October 29, 2020
TX Taps Artificial Intelligence to Expand Access for Low-Income and First-Generation Students: This media release announces that a new statewide chatbot, developed in partnership with AdmitHub, provides personalized guidance to help students navigate COVID-19 impact on college access and student success.; By External Relations

October 27, 2020
Request for Applications for the Open Educational Resources Grants Media Release: This media release announces the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's Request for Applications (RFA) for the Open Educational Resources (OER) Course Development and Implementation Grant Program, supported by a portion of the $175 million allocation to the THECB from the Governor's Emergency Educational Relief (GEER) Fund.; By External Relations

September 22, 2020
National Student Clearinghouse Data Services Media Release: This media release announces that the agency has retained Student Tracker Premium data services from the National Student Clearinghouse for summer 2020 through summer 2022.; By External Relations

August 27, 2020
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Launches Open Educational Resources Repository: This media release announces the launch of OERTX, the state's digital repository of open educational resources (OER) for Texas students and educational institutions.; By External Relations

May 18, 2020
Texas Emergency Aid Grant Program Media Release: This media release announces that the program has awarded 57 grants totaling $710,000, to support Texas students during the COVID-19 crisis.; By External Relations

April 29, 2020
Peace Officer Loan Repayment Assistance Program Media Release: This media release announces the upcoming September launch of the Peace Officer Loan Repayment Assistance Program.; By External Relations

April 28, 2020
GenTX Virtual Decision Day Media Release: This media release announces GenTX Virtual Decision Day is scheduled for May 1, 2020. GenTX effort to build excitement and awareness surrounding the college selection and enrollment process.; By External Relations

January 23, 2020
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Announces New Leadership Team: By External Relations

November 22, 2019
Media Release 2019 Star Award Announcement: The Coordinating Board recognizes three Texas public higher education institutions for innovative programs that support student success and the state's 60x30TX plan.; By External Relations

December 18, 2020
THECB Awards $18.1 million in Texas Reskilling Grants: This media release announces that THECB awards $18.1 million in Texas Reskilling Grants to higher education institutions as agency opens second-round applications.; By Communications, External Relations

September 11, 2019
Media Release: Coordinating Board Announces New Commissioner of Higher Education: By External Relations

April 27, 2020
THECB, Greater Texas Foundation and Trellis Foundation Emergency Aid Media Release: THECB, Greater Texas Foundation and Trellis Foundation Emergency Aid Media Release; By External Relations

January 16, 2020
CBM Reporting Memo - CBM00T Transfer Report: CBM Reporting Memo - CBM00T Transfer Report - January 16, 2020; By Educational Data Center

March 4, 2021
THECB Awards $9.3M in Second Round of Texas Reskilling Grants Media Release: This media release announces the THECB has awarded $9.3 million to Texas higher education institutions as part of the second round of awards under the Texas Reskilling Support Fund Grant Program.; By Communications, External Relations

March 4, 2021
Open Texas 2021 Virtual Open Education Conference Media Release: This media release announces Open Texas 2021 statewide education conference March 11-12, organized by the THECB, the Digital Higher Education Consortium of Texas, and Texas Digital Library.; By Communications, External Relations

January 28, 2021
Texas OnCourse Media Release: This media release is to announce Texas OnCourse, a statewide initiative to improve college and career readiness, has transferred from The University of Texas at Austin to the Coordinating Board as it launches its first postsecondary training offerings.; By Communications, External Relations