The Southern Baptists of Texas were formed by churches within the Baptist General Convention of Texas so that they might partner more closely with the national body in a fellowship based on a common, conservative commitment to the inerrancy of Scripture.

However, the Baptist General Convention of Texas's refusal to endorse the more conservative leanings of SBC leadership led the Southern Baptists of Texas to organize a separate state convention in November 1998.

The SBTC does not own and operate any institutions of higher education or any other form of ministry.

However, it has affiliations and partnerships with entities that are owned by the Southern Baptist Convention or directly related to themselves.

[3][4] For instance, the Southern Baptists of Texas has an affiliative relationship with Criswell College in Dallas, and Jacksonville College; Jacksonville is however operated by the Baptist Missionary Association of America.