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BRYAN, COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents approved three significant capital projects totaling more than $269 million, advancing the System’s strategic priorities in semiconductor innovation, national defense and space research, and agricultural education and workforce development.

The approvals included authorization for construction of the Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute Infrastructure and Equipment Project and updating the Cyclotron Institute Expansion and the Poultry Science Center Projects on the Capital Plan for project initiation. All three projects are located in Bryan/College Station.

“These investments reflect the Board’s commitment to long-term infrastructure that serves students, supports critical research, and strengthens Texas’ economic and national security future,” said Board Chairman Robert Albritton. “Each of these projects responds to real demand from industry, government, and our academic community, and positions Texas A&M to lead in areas that matter to the state and the nation.”

Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute Infrastructure and Equipment Project

The Board approved the project scope and an increased total budget of $205.5 million for the Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute Infrastructure and Equipment Project in Bryan, Texas, and authorized construction of the Institute building.

Funding for the building project includes $113.7 million from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation (TSI) Building and Equipment account and $48.1 million from Permanent University Fund (PUF) debt proceeds through the Available University Fund.

Construction is scheduled to begin in March 2026, with occupancy anticipated in 2028.

“This project is about building the physical foundation needed to keep Texas competitive in semiconductor research, manufacturing, and workforce development,” said Chancellor Glenn Hegar. “The scale of this investment reflects both the urgency of the moment and Texas A&M’s responsibility to deliver solutions that serve the state and the country.”

Cyclotron Institute Expansion Project

The Board voted to add funding and move the Cyclotron Institute Expansion Project to the current year on the A&M System Capital Plan. The total funding package for this expansion is $28.1 million, comprising:

• $13 million from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund,
• $10 million from the Texas Space Commission, and
• $5.1 million from institutional cash sources, including designated tuition, investment earnings, indirect cost recoveries, and designated research revenue.

The expansion will add square footage to the existing Luedecke Building and significantly increase the Institute’s capacity to conduct radiation effects testing for space, defense, and commercial electronics. The Texas A&M Cyclotron Institute is the nation’s leading provider of beamtime for testing radiation resilience in space and defense systems.

“This expansion strengthens Texas A&M’s role in national defense, space exploration, and advanced electronics,” Hegar said. “It also creates more opportunities for students to engage directly in high-impact research tied to real-world missions.”

Poultry Science Center Project

The Board also approved adding the Poultry Science Center Project to the System’s capital plan, with a planning level total of $36 million. Funding sources include Revenue Financing System debt proceeds supported by gifts, Permanent University Fund debt proceeds through Available University Fund allocations, and institutional cash sources, including differential tuition, Available University Fund cash, and gifts.

The new facility will replace outdated infrastructure and provide modern instructional, research, and demonstration spaces for the nation’s largest Poultry Science program. The project will support hands-on student learning, research advancement, and workforce preparation for a critical Texas industry.

“This project directly supports students and an industry that is vital to Texas agriculture and food security,” Hegar said. “It ensures that Texas A&M remains the national leader in poultry science education and research.”