State Regulatory Agency

Established in 1965, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) is a statutory nine-member Board, representing the highest level of authority in Texas on matters of public higher education. The Board is appointed by the Governor and members serve six-year staggered terms. The Board administers State funding appropriated for higher education academic programs by the Legislature and is responsible for statewide planning and policy-making related to higher education in the state. As part of its responsibilities, the Board reviews and approves degree programs for public higher education institutions.