Workforce Pell State Briefing
Texas
What's happening with Workforce Pell in Texas?
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) runs the state's Workforce Pell Grant process, working with the Texas Workforce Commission and the Texas Workforce Investment Council to identify high-demand, high-wage occupations. THECB has published program guidelines and an eligibility-certification process, with an institutional application deadline extended to June 19, 2026; the Governor gives final approval before federal review. State officials have said student access could realistically arrive in 2027 rather than late 2026.
Which occupations is this aimed at in Texas?
Common Workforce Pell–relevant occupations — not an official state list. Texas's eligible programs and occupations are listed on the THECB Workforce Pell Grant page.
| SOC | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 53-3032 | Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 30,180 | $53,070 |
| 29-1141 | Registered Nurses | 16,900 | $90,010 |
| 31-1131 | Nursing Assistants | 13,500 | $36,390 |
| 31-9092 | Medical Assistants | 11,250 | $38,930 |
| 47-2111 | Electricians | 7,800 | $56,920 |
| 15-1232 | Computer User Support Specialists | 6,390 | $55,320 |
| 29-2061 | Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | 5,830 | $60,150 |
| 51-4121 | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | 5,640 | $49,830 |
| 49-9041 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics | 4,910 | $61,590 |
| 47-2031 | Carpenters | 4,440 | $48,150 |
| 47-2152 | Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | 4,340 | $58,560 |
| 29-2052 | Pharmacy Technicians | 4,260 | $43,920 |
| 49-9021 | HVAC Mechanics and Installers | 3,520 | $54,050 |
| 31-9097 | Phlebotomists | 2,190 | $39,770 |
| 15-1212 | Information Security Analysts | 1,760 | $124,970 |
| 29-2042 | Emergency Medical Technicians | 1,180 | $37,000 |
| 51-9161 | CNC Tool Operators | 1,120 | $46,990 |
| 29-2055 | Surgical Technologists | 730 | $62,640 |
Openings: O*NET OnLine — each occupation links to its employment-trends page for this state (O*NET surfaces state 2022–2032 projections from Projections Central). Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2024.
Where can I find more?
Want to check a specific program in Texas?
Run it through the check and get a one-page scorecard.