A Message from Chancellor Tedd L. Mitchell, M.D.
Nov. 4, 2021
Letter from Chancellor Tedd L. Mitchell, M.D.
I wanted to share some great news with you about the Â鶹ÌìÀǸ±ÀûÔº.
The Texas Legislature has made a significant investment into our system that will
support our institutions’ academic and research excellence, student success and campus
construction projects that align with the missions of our universities.
This funding is the result of the hard work and efforts during the third special session
by our local legislative delegation and our elected officials across the state, who
are champions for higher education and health care. But it would not be possible without
our faithful supporters like you, and I want to sincerely thank you for your generosity.
Your unwavering support allows our leadership to strategically prioritize the goals
of our system and collaborate with lawmakers who work diligently to provide our state
funding. In short, your loyal support builds the foundation of our collective success
and achievements at the TTU System, and we are extremely grateful for you.
This latest round of funding, in addition to the support authorized during the regular
session of the 87th Texas Legislature earlier this year, will be used to advance our
universities. With it, we will support world-class research, innovation in health
care and the development of workforce-ready graduates who serve our communities, this
great state and beyond.
Specifically, the funding from the special session includes Capital Construction Assistance Projects funding (formerly known as tuition revenue bonds) for:
- Texas Tech University: $72 million
- TTU Center at Junction: $8 million
- Angelo State University: $36 million
- Midwestern State University: $44,922,833
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Â鶹ÌìÀǸ±ÀûÔº): $59,897,111
- Â鶹ÌìÀǸ±ÀûÔº Midland Physician Assistant Program: $18,717,847
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso: $59,897,111
It is also important to note, in addition to the nearly $300 million received for
Capital Construction Assistance Projects, the state prioritized support for student,
academic and research excellence, regional universities and a Child Mental Health
Care Consortium, all of which will positively impact universities throughout the system.
Thank you, again, for all you do and for your dedication to the TTU System and our
component institutions.
Warmest regards,
Tedd L. Mitchell, M.D.
Chancellor