Texas A&M System Board of Regents Advance Major Investments in Students, Research and Campus Infrastructure
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System approved a series of major initiatives this week focused on student success, research growth, campus preservation and the long-term needs of Texas, including hundreds of millions of dollars in capital and operational investments across the System.
Among the most significant actions was approval of the next phase of development in downtown Fort Worth, continued investment in statewide infrastructure and operations, and a major restoration project for Texas A&M University’s historic Academic Building.
“The Texas A&M System continues to grow because the needs of Texas continue to grow,” said Jay Graham, Vice Chairman of the Board of Regents. “These projects reflect our commitment to students, research and innovation, and to preserving the traditions and facilities that make our universities special for generations of Texans.”
Regents approved approximately $300 million for the second academic and research building associated with the Texas A&M-Fort Worth campus. The project will further establish the innovation district as a hub for research, workforce development and industry partnership in one of the fastest-growing regions in the nation.
The board also approved the 2027 operating budget for the System’s universities and agencies, totaling more than $9 billion across academic, research, health care and service operations statewide.
In addition, regents approved the 2027 Capital Plan, which includes more than $9.1 billion in planned capital projects across the System over the next five years, supporting campus growth, infrastructure modernization, research expansion, student housing, utilities and deferred maintenance.
A major restoration and preservation project for Texas A&M University’s Academic Building also received approval. The approximately $30 million project will preserve and modernize one of the university’s most iconic structures while maintaining its historic character. Built in 1914, the Academic Building sits at the symbolic heart of campus near the Lawrence Sullivan Ross statue and traditions cherished by generations of Aggies.
“We have inherited some extraordinary institutions and traditions,” said Glenn Hegar. “Part of leadership is making sure we take care of them while it is our turn to do so. These investments reflect a long-term commitment to stewardship, service and the future of Texas.”
Additional board actions included approval of academic, infrastructure and operational items supporting student growth, workforce development, emergency preparedness, research expansion and statewide service initiatives.
About The Texas A&M University System
The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest and most impactful higher education systems in the country, with an annual budget of $8.1 billion. Its statewide network includes 12 universities, a comprehensive health science center, eight state agencies, Texas A&M–Fort Worth, and the Texas A&M–RELLIS Campus. The A&M System serves nearly 175,000 students and reaches millions more through research, service, and outreach programs each year. With nearly $1.6 billion in annual research expenditures, the A&M System fuels innovation, supports communities, and drives Texas’s economy forward.