Intent
Becoming a Texas Governor’s School (TGS) provides eligible Texas Institutions of Higher Education (IHE) the opportunity to prepare the next generation of changemakers. Awarded TGS programs offer a 3-week (consecutive) minimum summer residential program on campus for high achieving Texas high school students. TGS Summer programming supports the academic growth of Texas students by offering instruction in core curriculum areas such as mathematics and science, humanities, fine arts, and/or leadership and public policy.
Eligibility
Texas public senior college or university as defined in Texas Education Code, §61.003 are eligible to join the TGS, to provide services to high-achieving rising 11th and 12th Grade students, who are residents of Texas and can demonstrate intellectual curiosity about and a commitment to a rigorous and challenging academic program in the area(s) of a program offered by an eligible institution selected as a TGS School.
How to Apply
Accepting Applications
We are accepting applications from Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs).
If you represent an eligible IHE who would like to become a Texas Governor’s School, please click on the link below to let us know.
Application Information
TGS is a competitive program for IHEs and requires the submittal of an application.
The agency accepts applications from IHEs on a rolling basis, but applicants should allow 60 days for a response regarding designation. While expedited requests will be considered, they cannot be guaranteed.
TGS is a summer school program that typically runs from late May to mid-August, in line with the TGS School’s summer calendar. The exact start and end dates will vary depending on the specific TGS program session for that year.
Important Dates
Date TBD
Start Date will vary per TGS Summer School schedule
Date TBD
End Date will vary per TGS Summer School Schedule
Rules and Regulations
TGS was adopted November 2007, per 32 TexReg 8491, with TAC Title 19, Part 1, Chapter 5, Sub-Chapter E.
Impact
In 2024, TGS awarded one (1) designation to Texas A&M University, Bush School Youth Program.
This page serves as a resource for Texas IHEs. To apply as a high school student to the Texas A&M University program, please visit Bush School Youth Leadership Program | Office for Youth Engagement. For additional information on the Bush School Youth Leadership Program, contact Celeste Archer at 979-458-9952 or at celeste.archer@exchange.tamu.edu.
Grant Cycle
Please follow the application instructions if you are interested in participating.
In 2024, TGS awarded one (1) TGS designation to Texas A&M University.