Texas Southern University public meetings in 2025
14 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Virtual Special Called Board Meeting
The Texas Southern University Board of Regents will meet to approve several professional services agreements and administrative updates. The board is deciding on contracts for compliance, human resources, and internal audit advisory services.
- Ratification and approval of contracts with Higher Education Compliance Partners, LLC
- Professional services agreement for Strategic Advisory Services for Human Resources
- Professional services agreement for Strategic Advisory Services for Internal Audit
- Resolution to amend Bylaws Section 5.11 to rename and expand the scope of the Physical Facilities Committee
- Approval of Board of Regents Virtual Standing Committee meeting dates
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Virtual Special Called Board Meeting
The Texas Southern University Board of Regents will meet to vote on the Fiscal Year 2026 operating budget and several contracts. The board will also discuss expanding academic programs and acquiring flight training equipment.
- Approval to amend the Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget
- Acquisition of twin-engine training aircraft and flight simulators
- Memorandum of Understanding with South Texas College for a College of Pharmacy satellite campus
- Contract extension with Higher Education Compliance Partners, LLC
- Contract amendment with CCS Fundraising
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Regular Meeting
The Texas Southern University Board of Regents will meet to decide on various operational contracts, personnel appointments, and financial policies. Key items include the issuance of Revenue Financing System bonds and amendments to the FY26 operating budget.
- Approval for the issuance of Revenue Financing System (RFS) bonds
- Amendment to the FY26 operating budget
- Contracts for University Towers renovation and Texas Facilities Commission
- Purchase of SUVs for the Department of Public Safety
- Appointment of a Dean for the Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs
The provided document contains no record of meeting proceedings, discussions, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links for the BoardBook platform.
Virtual Special Called Board Meeting
The Board of Regents will meet to discuss strategic initiatives and objectives for the College of Education. The body is also seeking approval for a new Dean for the Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs and a curriculum review committee required by Senate Bill 37.
- Approval of objectives and key results for College of Education strategic initiatives
- Appointment of an Advisory Committee for College of Education strategic initiatives
- Resolution and appointment of a Curriculum Review Committee per Senate Bill 37
- Appointment of a Dean for the Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Standing Committees/Regular Meeting
The Texas Southern University Board of Regents will convene standing committee meetings to review and vote on multiple contracts and policies, including renewing a cloud-based library management system, purchasing motorcoach buses, and upgrading cafeteria equipment. The board will also discuss investment policies, debt policy, and research security updates before reconvening for a regular meeting.
- Renew cloud-based library management system (Administration and Finance Committee)
- Purchase motorcoach buses (Administration and Finance Committee)
- Upgrade cafeteria with new dishwasher and carousel at Ernest S. Sterling Student Life Center (Administration and Finance Committee)
- Approve endowed and non-endowed investment policies (Administration and Finance Committee)
- Adopt Debt Policy (Administration and Finance Committee)
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Virtual Special Called Board Meeting
The Texas Southern University Board will hold a virtual special meeting to consider approving the Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget. Regent James M. Benham and the Interim CFO will present the budget for approval. The meeting also includes an executive session for legal, real estate, gift, and personnel discussions.
- Request approval for FY2026 Operating Budget
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Virtual Special Called Board Meeting
The Texas Southern University Board holds a virtual special meeting to receive an FY2026 operating-budget workshop and to vote on initiating contracts for comprehensive travel services. No substantive decisions appear on the published agenda beyond these two items.
- Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget Workshop (information only)
- Request Approval to Initiate and Execute Contracts for Comprehensive Travel Services
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
RETREAT
The Board will conduct a retreat to review budget updates, strategic initiatives, leadership, and facilities planning. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss legal matters, real property, gifts, and personnel.
- Budget updates
- Strategic initiatives
- Facilities planning update
- Executive session on real property purchase, lease, or value
- Executive session on personnel appointments, compensation, and evaluations
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Standing Committees/Regular Meeting
The Board of Regents will meet to approve several operational contracts and personnel matters. The session includes standing committee reviews of finance, academic affairs, and physical facilities before a regular board meeting.
- Contracts for dining services, shuttle bus services, and a retail electricity provider
- Contract for audit services and an amendment for Higher Education Compliance Partners, LLC
- Purchase of research equipment and renewal of a maintenance service contract
- Employment contract extension for the Women's Head Basketball Coach
- Agreements for general contracting services and schematic designs for capital construction projects
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Texas Southern University Board of Regents will meet to vote on various operational contracts, personnel promotions, and policy updates. Key decisions include potential rate changes for student housing and dining for the 2026 fiscal year.
- Approval to increase Housing & Dining Rates for Fiscal Year 2026
- Purchase of communication equipment for Public Safety Police and Security
- Contract for a Learning Management System (LMS) and a pedestrian simulator
- Approval of candidates for rank, tenure, and promotion for FY 2024-2025
- Revision of Travel Reimbursement Policy 51.03
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Standing Committee Meetings
Texas Southern University standing committees will meet to review requests for contract approvals, personnel promotions, and policy revisions. The body is specifically seeking approval to increase housing and dining rates for Fiscal Year 2026.
- Proposed increase to Housing & Dining Rates for Fiscal Year 2026
- Approval for candidates for rank, tenure, and promotion for FY 2024-2025
- Procurement of emergency disaster recovery services and equipment rental
- Purchase of communication equipment for Public Safety Police and Security
- Contract approvals for cybersecurity services, a pedestrian simulator, and a Learning Management System
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Regents will consider approvals for the FY25 operating budget amendment and various service contracts. The meeting includes requests for the appointment of an Executive Director for Policy & Counsel and the disposition of real property.
- Amendment to FY25 Operating Budget
- Renewal of Taser and Bodycam Equipment Contract
- Purchase of Blanket Automobile, Directors & Officers, and Cyber Insurance
- Disposition of Real Property
- Ratification to purchase additional aircraft
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Standing Committee Meetings
Texas Southern University standing committees will meet to discuss university operations, including budget adjustments and contract renewals. The body will review items ranging from aviation equipment and campus safety to facility upgrades and personnel appointments.
- Approval to amend the FY25 Operating Budget
- Approval for the appointment of a Dean for the College of Science, Engineering and Technology
- Approval to purchase additional aircraft and flight simulators
- Approval to renew Taser and Bodycam equipment contracts
- Approval to upgrade fire alarm network fiber cabling
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
RETREAT
The Texas Southern University Board of Regents is holding its annual retreat to discuss board business and conduct executive session deliberations. The meeting includes welcome remarks from Chairman Brandon L. Simmons and a closed session covering legal consultations, real estate matters, gift negotiations, and personnel decisions.
- Board Retreat with information-only discussion
- Executive session under Texas Government Code sections 551.071–551.074 covering legal, real estate, gift, and personnel matters
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.