ADMINISTRATION

With regard to student complaints to the Board about a public or private (non-profit, not-for-profit, or for-profit) institution of higher education that the legislature or the Agency has authorized to operate in Texas, the Board authorizes the Commissioner to issue written deter…

The committee chairperson shall report any recommendations to the Board on no less than an annual basis. The committee shall also report committee activities to the Board to allow the Board to properly evaluate the committee's work, usefulness, and the costs related to the commit…

Except as otherwise provided, no provisions of Board rules shall be deemed exhaustive of the jurisdiction of the Commissioner of Higher Education, hereinafter referred to as the Commissioner. The Commissioner shall have the responsibility to interpret Board rules whenever interpr…

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (1) Administrative Law Judge (ALJ)--The person appointed by the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) to hear a contested case a…

(a) This subchapter, along with applicable provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 2001.051-2001.902 of the Texas Government Code), the Negotiated Rulemaking Act (Tex. Gov't Code, ch.2008), the Governmental Dispute Resolution Act, (Tex. Gov't Code, ch.2009), Texas…

(a) Authority. Statutory authority for this subchapter is provided in the Texas Government Code, Chapter 2110, §2110.0012. (b) Purposes. The Higher Education Strategic Planning Committee is created to provide the Board with advice and recommendation(s) regarding the Board 's deve…

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings. (1) Board --The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board . (2) Commissioner --The Commissioner of Higher Education, the Chief Executive Officer of the Board . (3) Interested persons -…

(a) Membership on the committee shall include: (1) Former members of boards of regents and trustees; (2) Former presidents and chancellors of institutions of higher education; (3) K-12 education leaders; and (4) Business leaders. (b) Interested persons , such as institutional rep…

The committee shall be abolished no later than January 1, 2016 in accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 2110. It may be reestablished by the Board . Notes 19 Tex. Admin. Code § 1.216 The provisions of this §1.216 adopted to be effective February 26, 2014, 39 TexReg 1134 …

The committee shall meet on a monthly basis, as required by workload and tasks. Special meetings may be called as deemed appropriate by the presiding officer. Meetings shall be open to the public and broadcast via the web, unless prevented by technical difficulties. Minutes shall…

Tasks assigned the committee include: (1) recommendations for the goals, targets and statewide strategies for the next long-term strategic plan for Texas higher education; and (2) solicit input from stakeholders and the general public across the state. Notes 19 Tex. Admin. Code §…

The committee shall report any recommendations to the Board on no less than an annual basis. The committee shall also report committee activities to the Board to allow the Board to properly evaluate the committee's work, usefulness, and the costs related to the committee's existe…

(a) The Commissioner shall appoint an ADR coordinator as soon as practicable following: (1) initial adoption of this subchapter, or (2) an ADR coordinator's vacation of the office. (b) The ADR coordinator shall, as soon as practicable after appointment, complete the minimum train…

Appropriated funds may not be used to pay expenses for a trip to foreign countries, except for Canada and Mexico, unless the Board has approved the travel before departure. The Board delegates the authority to approve foreign travel to the Commissioner of Higher Education. The Co…

The word and term "Board" shall mean the governing body of the agency known as the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, when used in this subchapter, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Notes 19 Tex. Admin. Code § 1.221 Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 42, Numb…

(a) Membership shall consist of faculty and administrators from public community, state, and technical colleges with demonstrated leadership in career and technical education. (b) Membership on the committee shall include: representatives from public community, state, and technic…

The committee shall be abolished no later than January 31, 2029, in accordance with Texas Government Code, § 2110.008 . It may be reestablished by the Board. Notes 19 Tex. Admin. Code § 1.223 Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 42, Number 07, February 17, 2017, TexReg 682 , eff. 2/…

(a) Purpose. The purpose of this section is to inform compliance with Tex. Gov't Code Ch. 2105, Administration of Block Grants. (b) Applicability. This rule applies to all funds administered by the Department that are subject to Tex. Gov't Code Ch. 2105. The activities administer…

Tasks assigned the committee include: (1) the review of courses in the workforce education course manual; (2) the development of courses to be added to the workforce education course manual; (3) the deletion of courses from the workforce education course manual; (4) the revision …

After receiving the Agency staff's recommendation, the Commissioner shall consider the recommendation regarding the complaint and render a written determination thereon. If the Commissioner finds the complaint is without merit, the Commissioner shall dismiss the complaint. If the…

(a) At any time, the Commissioner may request that a matter within the jurisdiction of the agency, which by statute or rule entitles a person to a hearing, be given contested case status. (b) If, in any matter in which the Texas Education Code or the rules herein give a party the…

(a) Authority. Statutory authority for this subchapter is provided in the Texas Government Code, 2110.0012 . (b) Purpose. The Marketable Skills Task Force is created to provide the Commissioner and the Board with guidance regarding the implementation of the strategies under the M…

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings: (1) Board --The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board . (2) Commissioner --The Commissioner of Higher Education, the Chief Executive Officer of the Board . (3) Marketable Skills --…

(a) The advisory committee shall be composed of representatives of business/industry, public service, non-profit organizations and/or appropriate associations. (b) Board staff will recommend individuals for Board appointment. (c) Members of the committee shall select co-chairs, w…

The Committee shall be abolished no later than August 30, 2023, in accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 2110. It may be reestablished by the Board . Notes 19 Tex. Admin. Code § 1.233 Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 44, Number 46, November 15, 2019, TexReg 7047 , eff. …

The Committee shall meet as necessary. Special meetings may be called as deemed appropriate by the presiding officer. Meetings shall be open to the public and broadcast via the web, unless prevented by technical difficulties, and minutes shall be available to the public after the…

Tasks assigned to the Committee include: (1) Advise the Board regarding the Marketable Skills goal of 60x30TX; (2) Provide Board staff with feedback about processes and procedures related to the Marketable Skills goal of 60x30TX; and (3) Any other issues related to the Marketable…

The Committee shall report recommendations to the Board . The Committee shall also report Committee activities to the Board to allow the Board to properly evaluate the Committee work, usefulness, and the costs related to the Committee existence. The Board shall report its evaluat…

(a) The authority for the Texas Transfer Advisory Committee is Texas Education Code § 61.823 . (b) The purpose of the Texas Transfer Advisory Committee is to advise the Commissioner on development of the Field of Study Curricula. Notes 19 Tex. Admin. Code § 1.237 Adopted by Texas…

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings: (1) Board--The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. (2) Commissioner--The Commissioner of Higher Education. (3) Core Curriculum or Texas Core Curriculum (TCC)--a required curricu…

(a) The Texas Transfer Advisory Committee (TTAC) shall advise the Commissioner and Board on the following: (1) Oversight of the Field of Study Curricula, review of relevant data, coordination of the schedule of discipline-specific reviews, and recommending discipline-specific cur…

(a) A petition for contested case status in any matter in which statutes or rules give a party the right to a hearing, shall contain the following: (1) For a contract dispute: (A) an explanation of the nature of the alleged breach of contract, including the date of the event that…

(a) The Texas Transfer Advisory Committee (TTAC) shall be composed of no more than twenty-four (24) members. The committee will be equally composed of representatives of public junior colleges and general academic teaching institutions. (1) At least a majority of the members of t…

(a) The Texas Transfer Advisory Committee will meet at least twice a year and may do so more frequently as needed if both co-chairs agree. (b) All meetings will be open to the public and broadcast on the web. (c) A quorum of the TTAC requires presence of a majority of the twelve …

The Discipline-Specific Subcommittees shall advise the Texas Transfer Advisory Committee (TTAC) as requested by TTAC on course curricular issues, including the following: (1) Current structures of and recent changes in degree program requirements, student course enrollment patter…

(a) The Discipline-Specific Subcommittees shall be composed of an equal representation of public junior college faculty and general academic teaching institution faculty from nominees recommended by the Chief Academic Officer of every college or university that chooses to partici…

Petitions for contested case status shall be served upon the officer stated herein, by personal delivery or by certified mail, with return receipt requested, or by other verifiable delivery service. A certificate evidencing service shall be included in the petition. (1) For contr…

All petitions for contested case status shall be reviewed by the Board's General Counsel. (1) If the General Counsel finds that the prerequisites found herein have been met, he or she shall notify the petitioner that he or she has established the right to a contested case. (2) If…

(a) Authority. Statutory authority for this subchapter is provided in Texas Government Code. §2110.0012, and Texas Education Code, chapter 130, subchapter O. (b) Purposes. The Opportunity High School Diploma Advisory Committee is created to provide the Commissioner and Board with…

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) Board--The governing body of the agency known as the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. (2) Commissioner--The Commissioner o…

(a) Membership shall consist of individuals with knowledge of high school completion competencies. (b) Membership on the committee shall not exceed seven and should include: (1) One member from the Texas Workforce Commission, as designated by the Executive Director of the Commiss…

The committee shall continue until October 31, 2028, and may be reestablished by the Board. Notes 19 Tex. Admin. Code § 1.263 Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 49, Number 45, November 8, 2024, TexReg 8879 , eff. 11/14/2024

The committee shall meet at least once a year. Special meetings may be called as deemed appropriate by the presiding officer. Notes 19 Tex. Admin. Code § 1.264 Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 49, Number 45, November 8, 2024, TexReg 8879 , eff. 11/14/2024

Tasks assigned to the committee include: (1) Provide counsel to the Board and Commissioner on the administration of the Opportunity High School Diploma program; (2) Study and make recommendation to the Board and Commissioner on the instructional outcomes and performance expectati…

The Advisory Committee shall convene a subject matter expert peer group not less than once every three years or as determined by the presiding officer to review the instructional outcomes, performance expectations, and assessments for each of the five core program competencies. (…

The committee shall consider and make recommendations to the Board and Commissioner on policies and rule revisions to improve the Opportunity High School Diploma program. Notes 19 Tex. Admin. Code § 1.267 Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 49, Number 45, November 8, 2024, TexReg 8…

This subchapter is effective November 1, 2024. Notes 19 Tex. Admin. Code § 1.268 Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 49, Number 45, November 8, 2024, TexReg 8879 , eff. 11/14/2024

(a) Contract disputes shall be referred to the agency's ADR coordinator to establish the negotiations schedule and to determine, in collaboration with the person designated pursuant to §1.25, (relating to Service of a Petition for Contested Case Status), all interested parties to…

In cases in which an informal resolution between the complainant and institution is not feasible, Agency staff shall evaluate the results of the investigation of the student complaint and recommend a course of action to the Commissioner. If Agency staff finds the complaint to be …

(a) The department will obtain the Texas Historically Underutilized Business Certification Directory from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts to identify minority and female-owned businesses certified as HUBs in the state. (b) The department will use the directory to solicit…