Texas College

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Texas College is a historically black four-year college located in Tyler, Texas that is affiliated with the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church and the United Negro College Fund. The school was established by CME ministers in 1894 and briefly changed its name to Phillips University from 1909 to 1912.

Texas College offers bachelor's degree programs in art, biology, business administration, computer science, English, education, history, mathematics, music, physical education, political science, liberal studies, social work and sociology. Also available are Associate of Arts degrees in early childhood education and general studies, as well as an alternative certification teacher education program for people with bachelor's degrees.

The Steers and Lady Steers teams compete in the NAIA Red River Athletic Conference in baseball, volleyball, softball, track, and men's and women's basketball. Its football program, revived as an official sport in 2004, is a member of the Central States Football League.

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