The Texas Adult Education Credential Project was established in 1998 in response to calls from the Texas Association for Literacy and Adult Education (TALAE) and the field to develop professional credentials for adult educators. The project receives funding from the Texas Education Agency through Texas LEARNS and is operated by the Education Institute at Texas State University-San Marcos. The goal of the project is to develop a professional workforce of adult educators able to connect adult education theory and practice to enhance student success.

The Teacher Credential was fully implemented in 2004 and the Administrator Credential was implemented in 2008.