September 2, 2025, | Victoria, Tx
Effective September 2, 2025, the University of Houston–Victoria (UHV) will officially be known as Texas A&M University–Victoria, marking a historic transition in South Texas higher education. This change follows the passage of Senate Bill 2361, which transfers governance of the Victoria campus from the University of Houston System to the Texas A&M University System.
The legislation, championed by Senator Lois W. Kolkhorst and Representative A.J. Louderback, received overwhelming bipartisan support and was signed into law earlier this year. The move makes Texas A&M–Victoria the 12th institution in the A&M System, aligning the university with one of the nation’s top public research networks.
According to state and university officials, the transition is expected to bring expanded academic offerings, particularly in engineering, agriculture, and STEM fields, along with a $25 million investment to support campus growth and innovation. All current students, faculty, and staff will automatically become part of the Texas A&M System, with existing tuition rates and contracts honored during the transition period.
For Victoria and surrounding communities, the renaming signals a new chapter—one aimed at elevating educational access, research capacity, and regional economic development.