What is the TSSB?


Origins
The TSSB was established by the Texas Legislature in 1995 as an 11-member advisory board to the Governor and the Legislature. The members, who are appointed by the Governor, consist of:
  • 7 business and industry representatives
  • 2 labor representatives
  • 1 secondary education representative
  • 1 postsecondary education representative

Mission
The Board is charged with the development of a statewide system of industry-defined and industry-recognized skill standards for major skilled, sub-baccalaureate occupations with strong employment and earnings opportunities.

Major Functions

 Skill Standards Development and Recognition

  • Convenes industry groups to develop new skill standards
  • Validates existing, nationally-established industry standards
  • Recognizes skill standards based on TSSB-established validity and reliability criteria.

Skill Standards Awareness and Usage

  • Promotes the use of standards and credentials.
  • Assists education and training providers to use skill standards in their workforce programs.

Skill Attainment: Certification and Credentialing

  • Facilitates the portability of skills by recognizing standards and credentials across states and nations.