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BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System on Thursday approved a five-year, $6.8 billion capital plan that will support continued growth, expand research and workforce capacity, modernize infrastructure and preserve historic facilities across Texas.

The capital plan, for fiscal years 2027-2031 includes projects across the A&M System’s 12 universities and eight state agencies, ranging from new academic and research facilities to student housing, utility upgrades, deferred maintenance and major infrastructure improvements. The plan contains approximately $5.3 billion in previously approved projects already in design or construction, along with roughly $1.5 billion in proposed future projects.

Among the major priorities included in the plan are continued expansion in Fort Worth, major research and academic investments at Texas A&M University, health science and workforce development projects across the state, and restoration work on some of the A&M System’s most historic facilities. Proposed projects for 2027 total more than $583 million.

“The Texas A&M University System is growing because Texas is growing, and this capital plan reflects our responsibility to prepare for the future while preserving what matters most,” said Jay Graham, Vice Chairman of the Board of Regents. “From restoring the historic Academic Building to expanding in Fort Worth and strengthening research and workforce training across Texas, these projects are long-term investments in the students, communities and future of our state.”

The capital plan includes continued investments supporting the rapid growth of Tarleton State University and the A&M System’s expanding presence in Fort Worth, where future academic, residential and research facilities are planned to support workforce needs in one of the fastest-growing economic regions in the nation.

Projects across the A&M System also include major investments in engineering, veterinary medicine, agriculture, health sciences, student success infrastructure and public service facilities supporting statewide missions.

“These facilities are more than buildings,” Chancellor Glenn Hegar said. “They are places where students prepare for their futures, where research solves real-world problems and where our universities and agencies serve the people of Texas every day. This capital plan reflects disciplined stewardship and a commitment to making thoughtful investments that will strengthen The Texas A&M University System for generations to come.”

The Board’s approval authorizes FY 2027 projects to move forward immediately once all funding, legislative and planning requirements are met.