Tri‑agency launches MyTexasFuture/OnCourse work to link K‑12 advising, workforce data and college access

Aug 17, 2026

THECB, TEA and TWC described MyTexasFuture direct admissions, Texas OnCourse counselor toolkits, and TWC regional labor‑market feeds; panelists said data timing (PEIMS lag) and counselor capacity remain practical constraints to full integration.

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The Committee heard the tri‑agency plan to align K–12 advising, college application and workforce data through MyTexasFuture, Texas OnCourse, and enhanced TWC wage data. THECB said direct admissions gives students a preview of colleges they likely qualify for and a single sign‑on into ApplyTexas; TEA will require ninth‑grade notification and a simple opt‑out process for students beginning with the class of 2027.

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