Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
government agency
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) is an agency of the U.S. state of Texas's government that oversees all public post-secondary education in the state. It is headquartered at 1801 North Congress Avenue in Austin.
THECB determines which Texas public four-year universities are permitted to start or continue degree programs. THECB also evaluates degrees from other states and other nations for use in Texas. However, operations of the various universities or systems are the responsibility of each university or system board of regents.
History
The THECB was established in 1965 by the 59th Texas Legislature through House Bill 1. It was created in response to the rapid expansion of higher education in the state and growing concerns about duplication of programs, rising costs, and inconsistent academic quality. The agency was tasked with coordinating the development of public higher education across Texas, ensuring efficient use of state resources, and supporting long-term educational planning.
Strategic planning
From 1998 to 2003, it developed a higher-education plan for the state, called "Closing the Gaps by 2015". The plan's primary purpose was to close education gaps within Texas, as well as between Texas and other U.S. states.
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