This program seeks to promote the professional and educational needs of Texas; increase the number of highly trained and educated professional accountants available to serve the residents of this state; improve the state's business environment and encourage economic development and financial stability; and identify, recognize and support outstanding scholars who plan to pursue careers in accounting.

State law provides that the highest ranking graduate from Texas high schools accredited by the Texas Education Agency are entitled to a tuition exemption during their freshmen year at Texas A&M University.

The Texas Legislature established the TEXAS (Towards EXcellence, Access and Success) Grant to make sure that well-prepared high school graduates with financial need could go to college.

The purpose of the program is to provide grant aid to students with financial need who are enrolled in public two-year community colleges, public technical colleges or public state colleges in Texas. Funding is limited. Applicants must: - Be classified by the institution as a Texas resident - Show financial need - Have applied foe any available financial aid - Register for the Selective Service, unless exempt - Be enrolled at least half time as an undergraduate at an eligible 2-year institution. - Not have attempted more than 30 semester credit hours (excluding credits for dual enrollment or by examination) - Not have already earned an associates or baccalaureate degree - Not be concurrently receiving a TEXAS Grant - Not have been convicted of: Any felony; or Any offense under the law of any jurisdiction involving a controlled substance as defined by the Health and Safety Code Chapter 481, Texas Controlled Substances Act. Students continuing in college and who meet program academic standards can receive awards as well. The academic requirements for continuing in the program are listed on the website.