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BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System on Thursday approved the 2027 operating budget for the System’s 12 universities and eight state agencies, authorizing approximately $9.1 billion to support instruction, research, public service and statewide operations across Texas.

The approved budget supports a statewide enterprise that educates more than 175,000 students, conducts research addressing some of Texas’ biggest challenges and operates agencies serving all 254 counties through agriculture, engineering, emergency management, transportation, forestry and public health initiatives.

The budget includes approximately $5.49 billion for academic institutions and roughly $2.86 billion for state agencies, with additional funding supporting System operations, debt service and shared services.

Vice Chairman of the Board of Regents Jay Graham said the budget reflects the Board’s commitment to responsible stewardship and the System’s statewide mission.

“The Texas A&M University System exists to serve the people of Texas, and this budget reflects that responsibility,” Graham said. “These investments support student success, research, workforce development and the public service missions our universities and agencies carry out every day across this state.”

The FY 2027 operating budget follows programmatic budget reviews held in April, during which university presidents and agency leaders presented financial and operational priorities to the Board of Regents.

Chancellor Glenn Hegar said the budget positions the System to continue expanding opportunity while maintaining disciplined financial management.

“This budget reflects careful stewardship of public resources and a clear focus on our mission,” Hegar said. “Every dollar represents an investment in students, research, public service and the future of Texas. From preparing the next generation workforce to supporting emergency response, agriculture, national security and healthcare, the work of this System touches Texans every single day.”

The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with an annual economic impact of more than $24 billion statewide.