The Texas State University System
Higher EducationTexas, United States51-200 Employees
The Texas State University System is a higher education network established in 1911 to coordinate support and governance for state teacher colleges, and it has since grown to encompass seven component institutions across Texas. Based in Austin, the system oversees a range of academic and professional programs designed to prepare students for work and community contribution, with a governance structure led by a nine-member Board of Regents and a student regent. Its institutions collectively offer diverse opportunities for learning and career development, supported by an administration that provides services to the system components and state government. The system operates within the higher education industry, serving students and partner institutions through expanded facilities and collaborative initiatives. Recent developments include new partnerships and campus expansions to accommodate student growth, such as a major expansion project at one campus and the appointment of a student regent for 2026–2027. The organization positions itself as a regional network spanning from the Texas–Louisiana border to the west, emphasizing the delivery of academic and professional programs across its member institutions.