THECB Application

 Board of Regents

• General description: The Board of Regents is the governing body of the University of North Texas System, and one non-voting student regent is appointed by the Governor. The student regent represents the interests of the students on all campuses and the University of North Texas System.
• Term: June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027
• Qualifications: Enrollment (undergraduate or graduate) at a UNT System institution, good academic standing, 2.5 GPA
• How to apply: Submit the UNT System Student Regent Application for 2026-2027, Office of the Governor Appointment Application, and Résumé. Instructions and links to the applications can be found at the page linked below
• Application packet deadline: 5pm on Friday, December 5, 2025, to:

• Additional information: Can be found here

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB)

• General description: The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board is the State agency that oversees all public post-secondary education. It promotes access, affordability, quality, success, and cost efficiency in the state’s institutions of higher education. The Governor appoints a non-voting student member to represent student interests on the Board.
• Term: June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027
• Qualifications: Enrollment (undergrad or graduate) at a public institution of higher education, good academic standing, 2.5 GPA, commit to attend quarterly board and committee meetings
• How to apply: Submit the THECB Application, Governor’s Appointment Application, Résumé, and Unofficial Transcript. Instructions and links to the applications can be found at the page linked below
• Application packet deadline: 5pm on Friday, December 5, 2025, to:

• Additional information: Can be found here