- The Texas A&M System Board of Regents approved a $133.36 million investment in a new Meat Sciences & Technology Center.
- The project adds $18.76 million to the previously approved budget.
- The facility will move from the RELLIS campus to West Campus along Finfeather Road.
- The center will anchor a planned agriculture district and support teaching, research, and industry engagement.
- Construction of the approximately 85,600‑square‑foot facility is expected to be completed in 2028.
The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents has approved an expanded $133.36 million investment to build a new Meat Sciences & Technology Center, positioning the facility as a cornerstone of a future agriculture district on the university’s West Campus.
The updated budget adds $18.76 million to the previously approved project and shifts the location from the Texas A&M–RELLIS campus to a site along Finfeather Road on the main campus. University leaders say the move will place the program closer to students, faculty, and industry collaborators.
Board leadership said the decision reflects the importance of agriculture and food production to the state’s economy and to the university’s broader mission.
Strengthening Agricultural Education and Research
The new facility will replace the university’s existing meat science building, which was constructed in 1983 and no longer meets the needs of modern research and teaching. The planned center will span approximately 85,600 square feet and include updated laboratories, classrooms, meat processing spaces, and areas designed for public and industry engagement.
Texas A&M’s meat science program dates back to 1926 and has developed a national reputation for leadership in meat production, processing, and food safety research.
University leaders say the new center will expand the program’s ability to integrate emerging technologies and address challenges facing animal agriculture and global food systems.
Part of a Future Agriculture District
The facility is expected to anchor a larger agriculture district planned for West Campus. The district is designed to bring together research, education, and industry partnerships related to agricultural production and food systems.
Funding for the project will come from a combination of Texas A&M System financing, AgriLife Research-related revenue, private gifts, and Available University Fund resources supported by the Permanent University Fund.
Construction is expected to be completed in 2028.
Information sourced from the organization’s announcement.
