February 19, 2026 at 8:00 AM - Standing Committees/Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order

II. Roll Call

III. Prayer

IV. Board Business

IV.A. Oath of Office Administered to Ms. Paloma Z. Ahmadi as a Newly Appointed Board of Regent Member
Action Requested: Information

V. Conflict of Interest

VI. Open Forum

VII. President's Report
Action Requested: Information

VIII. Consent Docket

VIII.A. Request Approval of Past Board of Regents Meeting Minutes
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.B. Request Approval to Renew Harris County Radio Services
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.C. Request Approval for the Firewall Upgrade and Professional Services through MGT
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.D. Request Approval of Endowment Spend Rate for FY27
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.E. Request Approval of Contract Extension for IT Staff Augmentation Services
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.F. Request Approval for Executive Search Firm Services
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.G. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute a Contract for Custom Painting on the Diamond DA-42 Aircraft
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.H. Request Approval of Candidates for Rank, Tenure, and Promotion for FY25-26
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.I. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute a Contract for Aviation Gasoline (AVGAS)
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.J. Request Approval to Participate in the State of Texas Retail Fuel Card Program
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.K. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute Landscaping Services
Action Requested: Approval

IX. Executive Session

IX.A. Texas Government Code - Section 551.071 - Consultation with University Attorneys on any matter in which the duty of the attorneys to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Texas Open Meeting Act, including any matter listed on this notice/agenda, pending or contemplated litigation, and proposed settlement agreements.

• Consider terms of proposed settlement in the lawsuit styled as Aggreko, LLC v. Westwood Restoration, LLC v. Texas Southern University, Cause No. 2022-06968 in the 190th Judicial District in Harris County, Texas.

IX.B. Texas Government Code - Section 551.072 - Deliberations concerning Purchase, Lease or Value of Real Property.

IX.C. Texas Government Code - Section 551.073 - Deliberations about Negotiated Contracts for Prospective Gifts or Donations.

IX.D. Texas Government Code - Section 551.074 - Personnel Matters: Deliberations Concerning the Appointments, Duties, Responsibilities, Evaluations or Dismissal of Personnel (including but not limited to the Regents, President, General Officers, and Executive Management Employees).

X. Reconvene in Open Session to Consider Actions on Executive Session Items as Necessary

XI. Administration and Finance Committee
Presenters: Regent Lauren A. Gore & Mr. John Pittman, Interim Chief Financial Officer/Vice President of Business & Administration

XI.A. Request Approval to Pay the Invoice from the State Auditor's Office
Action Requested: Approval

XI.B. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute Contracts Utilizing Title III Part B Supplemental Award FY25-26
Action Requested: Approval

XI.C. Administration and Finance Information Updates
Action Requested: Information

XI.D. Endowment Performance & Update (November 30, 2025)
Action Requested: Information

XII. Academic Affairs, Research and Student Life Committee
Presenters: Regent Marilyn A. Rose & Dr. Carl B. Goodman, Provost/Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs 

XII.A. Request Approval of the University's ASCEND 2030 Strategic Plan
Action Requested: Approval

XII.B. Request Approval for the Reorganization of the College of Science, Engineering & Technology (COSET)
Action Requested: Approval

XII.C. Updates from the Division of Academic Affairs
Action Requested: Information

XII.D. Automated Budget Evaluation System of TX (ABEST) Key Performance Measures
Action Requested: Information

XIII. Development and Legislative Affairs Committee
Presenters: Regent Richard A. Johnson, Mr. Charlie W. Coleman, Associate Vice President of Development & Alumni Engagement, & Dr. James E. White, Vice President of Government Affairs & Civic Engagement

XIII.A. Development & Alumni Engagement Divisional Updates
Action Requested: Information

XIII.B. Legislative Affairs Informational Updates
Action Requested: Information

XIV. Physical Facilities & Real Estate Committee
Presenter: Regent Ben H. Proler & Ms. Melanie Jackson, Senior Associate Vice President of Operations and Procurement

XIV.A. Request Approval of the Campus Master Plan
Action Requested: Approval

XV. Audit & Compliance Committee
Presenters: Regent Lauren A. Gore, Mr. Daniel Graves, Audit Executive, & Ms. Annette Linders, Compliance Partner

XV.A. Request Approval for Updated Fiscal Year 2026 Internal Audit Plan
Action Requested: Approval

XVI. Athletics
Presenters: Regent Caroline Baker Hurley & Dr. Paula L. Jackson, Interim Athletics Director

XVI.A. Athletics Key Highlights
Action Requested: Information

XVII. Board Business

XVII.A. Request Approval of Engagement Letter with Thompson & Horton LLP for Board Counsel Services
Action Requested: Approval

XVIII. Adjourn