Board & Commissioner
About the Board
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) acts as a vital resource, collaborative partner, and advocate for Texas’ higher education sector to cultivate a globally competitive workforce. Appointed by the governor, our 10-member board, alongside our chair and vice chair, play pivotal roles in steering this mission. It is the responsibility of the board of the THECB (Board) to appoint the Commissioner of Higher Education, who assumes the role of the agency’s CEO. Together, this group focuses on taking Texas to the forefront of international leadership in developing and executing innovative higher education policies. Additionally, the Board meets quarterly in Austin, and all meetings are broadcast live on the internet.
Commissioner of Higher Education
Dr. Wynn Rosser
Beginning in January 2025, Dr. Wynn Rosser began serving as the Commissioner of Higher Education for the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB).
Before joining the THECB, Commissioner Rosser was the president and CEO of the T.L.L. Temple Foundation and served for almost 10 years as the chief executive of the Greater Texas Foundation. Prior to working in his philanthropic roles, Dr. Rosser held faculty, staff, and senior administrative roles at Texas A&M University for 14 years. Throughout his career, Commissioner Rosser has been recognized for his commitment to cross-sector partnerships, improving life outcomes–especially for low-income and rural Texans–and his regional approach to grantmaking and philanthropic leadership.
Commissioner Rosser is a past chair of the Grantmakers for Education Board of Directors and an alumnus of the Texas Lyceum. He is also an advocate for Texas public education and past chair of Philanthropy Advocates. He has also served as president and board chair of Texas Rural Funders and co-chairs the National Center for Family Philanthropy’s Rural Funders Network.
Dr. Rosser earned an associate degree from Kilgore College and baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees from Texas A&M University. Additionally, Rosser completed emergency medical technician training through the School of EMS. He is a nationally registered and Texas state-licensed EMT.
Current Board Members
*Members continue serving on the Board until the governor appoints their replacement.
The Board operates under publicly adopted policies and procedures, ensuring transparency and accountability. Board members contribute their expertise by serving on one or more standing committees, allowing for focused attention on key areas. Additionally, the Board includes an appointed non-voting student representative, providing valuable student perspectives in decision-making processes.
Contact the Board
Contact the Board by mail c/o THECB, PO Box 12788 Austin, TX 78711; by phone at (512) 427-6566; by fax at (512) 427-6127; or by email below.
