Texas Commission on Higher Education

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Commission established in 1953 as a temporary body by the 53rd Legislature to study the current needs of higher education in Texas, and to recommend a coordinated system of state-supported higher education. It reported its findings and recommendations to the Governor and legislature annually. Led to passage of the Higher Education Coordinating Act, 1955, creating the permanent Coordinating Board for the Texas College and University System.

From the description of Records, 1952-1965, (bulks 1954-1965). (Texas Tech University). WorldCat record id: 25210146

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associatedWith Connally, John Bowden, 1917-1993. person
associatedWith Shivers, Allan. person
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Active 1952

Active 1965

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