For applications and detailed information including commitment and responsibilities, deadlines and timelines, visit The Texas State University System.
Texas State University System (TSUS) Student Regent
In 2005, the Texas Legislature created the position of student regent—a non-voting participant on the board of regents for each public university system and independent public university. Under Section 51.355 of the Texas Education Code, the Governor appoints student regents annually for a one-year term beginning June 1 and ending May 31 of the following year.
To aid the Governor’s selection, the Chancellor of each university system recommends students based on applications submitted by each campus president on behalf of the institution’s student government organization. The TSUS student regent has the same rights as other board members, except the right to vote or be counted toward a quorum. The position is unpaid, but expenses incurred while conducting official Board business are reimbursed.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) Student Representative
The 80th Texas Legislature authorized the Governor to appoint a non-voting student representative to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB). The representative serves a one-year term, June 1–May 31.
As with student regents, the Chancellor of each system recommends candidates based on applications forwarded by campus presidents. The THECB student representative has the same rights as other board members, except the right to vote or count toward a quorum. The position is unpaid but reimbursable for official business expenses.
