Benefits
About
Employees of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) enjoy an excellent benefits package designed to support their well-being and work-life balance. The package includes health insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, and an employee assistance program. Additional benefits may include longevity pay, flexible work schedules, and telecommuting opportunities, all contributing to a supportive and rewarding work environment.
Standard Benefits
Employer-Matched Retirement Plans
- Employees Retirement System (ERS)
- Optional Retirement Program (for eligible THECB employees)
Group Insurance Benefits
Paid Holidays
Alternative Work Schedules
- Telecommuting Opportunities
- Flexible Work Schedules
Voluntary Tax-Deferred Savings Programs
- No Employer Match
- Texa$aver Program 401(k) and 457 plans (includes Roth options)
- 403(b) Tax-Deferred Account Program
Leave Benefits
- Annual Leave (paid vacation)
- Sick Leave (paid sick time)
- Compensatory Time
Longevity Pay
- $20/month for every two years of state service
Free On-Site Parking
Workers Compensation Insurance
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
- Counseling, Guidance, Training, Resources, and Referrals
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Texas Legal Insurance
State Employee Associations
Optional Add-on Benefits for Active Employees
Dental Coverage
Vision Insurance
Optional Life Insurance
- Optional Term Life (Employees)
- Dependent Term Life
Voluntary AD&D Insurance (Accidental Death & Dismemberment)
Texas Income Protection Plan
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability insurance
Discount Purchase Program
TexFlex
- Health Care Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Limited Flexible Spending Account
- Commuter Spending Account
Contact
Inquiries regarding employee benefits should be sent to Human Resources.
