Texas Administrative Code

The purpose of this subchapter is to ensure students file degree plans adhering to institutional process early in their enrollment at public institutions of higher education and graduate from their degree programs without excess hours. Notes 19 Tex. Admin. Code § 4.340 Adopted by…

Texas Education Code (TEC), Section 51.9685, Required Filing of Degree Plan, authorizes the Board to adopt rules necessary for the administration of the section and to ensure compliance. Notes 19 Tex. Admin. Code § 4.341 Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 45, Number 02, January 10…

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) Degree plan - defined in TEC Section 51.9685 (a) (1) A statement of the course of study requirements that an undergraduate student at…

(a) A student enrolled in an associate or bachelor's degree program at an institution of higher education must file a degree plan with the institution after the 12th class day but before the end of the semester or term immediately following the semester or term in which the stude…

A student enrolled in dual credit courses at an institution of higher education shall file a degree plan with the institution not later than: (1) the end of the second regular semester or term immediately following the semester or term in which the student earned a cumulative tot…

In accordance with TEC 51.9685(d) and (f) , institutions shall.: (1) Provide students information about the degree plan filing requirement and options for academic advising, including electronic communication; and (2) Notify students failing to file a degree plan and shall not pr…

In accordance with TEC 51.9685(e) (1) and (2) , students shall.: (1) File a degree plan with the institution as specified in this subchapter; (2) Notify appropriate offices at the institution of higher education of changes in their choice of degree programs; and (3) Enroll in cou…

The Board reserves the right to audit institutional student records at any time to ensure compliance with any of the conditions of this subchapter. Notes 19 Tex. Admin. Code § 4.347 Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 45, Number 02, January 10, 2020, TexReg 335 , eff. 1/8/2020

(a) An institution may request the Commissioner to approve substitute Discipline Foundation Courses based upon the following criteria: (1) The institution demonstrates that approved Discipline Foundation Courses significantly vary from the institution's lower-division curriculum …

(a) Every five years, following the same timetable as the regular accreditation reports sent to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges or its successor, each public institution of higher education shall review and evaluate its policies and practic…

(a) Each institution shall include the applicable course numbers from the Texas Common Course Numbering System (TCCNS) in its printed and electronic catalogs, course listings, and any other appropriate informational resources, and in the application of the provisions of this subc…

(a) Institutions of higher education are encouraged to develop undergraduate academic certificate programs of less than degree length. These rules are intended to provide a streamlined process for approval of these certificates. (b) Undergraduate academic certificates may be awar…

(a) Authority. Authority for this subchapter is provided in the Texas Education Code, § 51.969 . (b) The purpose of these provisions is to provide guidance regarding the awarding of certain scholarships in such a way as to avoid criminal penalties. Notes 19 Tex. Admin. Code § 4.3…

In addition to the words and terms defined in § 4.3 of this chapter (relating to Definitions), the following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) Affinity--Relationship between indivi…

The rules in this subchapter apply to a person attending any institution of higher education, as defined in § 4.3 of this chapter (relating to Definitions), in Texas. Notes 19 Tex. Admin. Code § 4.382 Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 50, Number 19, May 9, 2025, TexReg 2784 , eff…

A person is not eligible to receive a scholarship originating from and administered by an institution of higher education or university system if the person is related to a current member of the governing board of the institution or system unless: (1) the scholarship is granted b…

Prior to receiving a scholarship originating from and administered by an institution of higher education or university system, a student must file a written statement indicating whether the person is related within the third degree by consanguinity or the second degree by affinit…

A person commits a Class B misdemeanor offense if the person knowingly files a false statement under §4.384 of this subchapter (relating to Declaration of Eligibility). Notes 19 Tex. Admin. Code § 4.385 Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 50, Number 19, May 9, 2025, TexReg 2784 , e…

(a) Under Texas Education Code, § 51.911 , all institutions of higher education shall excuse a student from attending classes or other required activities, including examinations, for the observance of a religious holy day, including travel for that purpose. A student whose absen…

The purpose of this subchapter is to implement the Texas Success Initiative for Texas public institutions of higher education. It is the intent of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board that Texas public institutions of higher education use the flexibility and responsibili…

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context indicates otherwise. (1) Acceleration--The reorganization of instruction and curricula in ways that expedite the completion of coursework or credentials based on an …

(a) The following students shall be exempt from the requirements of this title, whereby exempt students shall not be required to provide any additional demonstration of college readiness and shall be allowed to enroll in any entry-level freshman course as defined in § 4.53 (13) o…

(a) An institution shall assess, by an instrument approved in § 4.56 of this title (relating to Assessment Instruments), the academic skills of each entering, non-exempt undergraduate student as defined in § 4.53 (24) of this title (relating to Definitions) prior to enrollment of…

Effective fall 2013, the Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA) is the only Board-approved assessment instrument used under this title. The TSIA, Version 2.0 (TSIA2) will replace the TSIA on January 11, 2021, at which time the TSIA2 will be the only Board-approved assessment …

(a) Effective the institution's first class day of fall 2017, the following minimum college readiness standards (also known as "cut scores") for reading, mathematics, and writing on the TSI Assessment (TSIA) shall be used by an institution to determine a student's readiness to en…

(a) For each undergraduate student as defined in § 4.53 (24) of this title (relating to Definitions) who fails to meet the minimum passing standards described in § 4.57 of this title (relating to College Ready Standards), an institution shall: (1) Establish a program to advise th…

(a) An institution shall determine when a student is ready to perform entry-level freshman coursework using: (1) Developmental education coursework and/or intervention learning outcomes developed by the Board based on the Texas College and Career Readiness Standards; (2) Student …

(a) Traditionally-delivered three-semester-credit-hour courses should contain 15 weeks of instruction (45 contact hours) plus a week for final examinations so that such a course contains 45 to 48 contact hours depending on whether there is a final exam. (b) Every college course i…

(a) The Board shall evaluate the effectiveness of Texas Success Initiative on a statewide basis and with respect to each institution. To inform this evaluation, institutions shall analyze and report to the Board on the annual Developmental Education Program Survey (DEPS)the fisca…

The Commissioner of Higher Education is authorized to waive §§ 4.51 - 4.60 of this title (relating to Texas Success Initiative) for grants and contracts awarded under General Appropriations Act, Senate Bill 1, 81st Texas Legislature, Article III, §50 (page III-62) and §56 (page I…

(a) An institution of higher education must base developmental coursework on research-based best practices that include all of the following components: (1) assessment; (2) differentiated placement and instruction; (3) faculty development; (4) support services; (5) program evalua…

Institutions of higher education must ensure that the Texas Success Initiative is administered in a manner that complies with federal law regarding confidentiality of student medical or educational information, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of …

(a) Student transcripts shall contain a record of each state funded course attempted by a student at the transcripting institution after January 1, 1998. This includes all courses for which the student was enrolled as of the official census date each term, including developmental…

(a) Upon notice from a student required to participate in required military service, an institution shall excuse a student from attending classes or engaging in other required activities, including examinations. (b) A student shall not be penalized for an absence which is excused…

This subchapter provides rules and regulations for public institutions of higher education to engage in dual credit partnerships with secondary schools. (See Chapter 9, Subchapter H of this title (relating to Partnerships Between Secondary Schools and Public Two-Year Associate De…

Texas Education Code, §§ 28.009(b) , 130.001(b)(3) - (4) , and 130.008 provide the Board with the authority to regulate dual credit partnerships between public institutions of higher education and secondary schools with regard to lower division courses. Notes 19 Tex. Admin. Code …

(a) Authority. These rules are authorized by Texas Education Code §§ 28.009(b) , 130.001(b)(3) - (4) , and 130.008 . (b) Purpose. The purpose of this rule is to encourage and authorize public institutions of higher education to deliver innovatively designed dual credit or dual en…

(a) Beginning with the fall 2007 academic term, and applying to students who enroll in higher education for the first time during the fall 2007 academic term or any term subsequent to the fall 2007 term, an institution of higher education may not permit an undergraduate student a…

The provisions of this subchapter apply to: (1) state MR facilities; (2) mental retardation authorities; and (3) TDMHMR Central Office. Notes 40 Tex. Admin. Code § 4.152 The provisions of this §4.152 adopted to be effective December 27, 2000, 25 TexReg 12785; Transferred effectiv…

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (1) CEO or chief executive officer--The superintendent of a state MR facility or the executive director of a mental retardation authority. (2)…

(a) An individual or LAR is entitled to request an administrative hearing to contest: (1) the conclusion of a determination of mental retardation conducted by a state MR facility or mental retardation authority, as provided by the Texas Health and Safety Code, § 592.019 ; (2) the…

(a) Written notice to the individual or LAR of the right to request an administrative hearing must be provided by: (1) the state MR facility or mental retardation authority, as applicable, at the time the report, as referenced in §415.755(h) of this title (relating to Determinati…

(a) A request for an administrative hearing must be received by the state MR facility or mental retardation authority within 30 calendar days after the individual's or LAR's receipt of notice referenced in §414.155(a) of this title (relating to Notice). (b) The request for admini…

(a) The hearing officer must contact the person who requested a hearing within five working days after the receipt of the request by the Office of Legal Services. (b) The hearing officer must set a date, time, and location convenient for the parties for the administrative hearing…

(a) For hearings held under the Texas Health and Safety Code, § 593.008 , the state MR facility or mental retardation authority, as appropriate, has the burden of proof by a preponderance of the evidence to demonstrate that the conclusion of the determination of mental retardatio…

(a) The person requesting the hearing has the option of having the hearing open or closed to the public. (b) The individual, LAR, and CEO have the right to: (1) be present at the hearing and represent themselves or have another person represent them; (2) examine witnesses; (3) pr…

(a) Within 10 working days after the hearing, the hearing officer must send a written decision to all parties that includes: (1) findings of fact, the reasons for those findings, and conclusions of law; (2) a statement that to appeal the decision, a party must file an appeal with…