During a special-called meeting today, the Texas Tech University System (TTU System) Board of Regents unanimously appointed Texas Senator Brandon Creighton as the sixth chancellor and chief executive officer of the TTU System. His appointment will officially take effect on November 19, 2025.
The decision follows the required 21-day waiting period under state law after Creighton was named the sole finalist for the role earlier this month.
“The Texas Tech University System will set the national standard for higher education, and it will be an honor to join the system family and to lead the charge as the next Chancellor,” Creighton said. “With the confidence of the Board of Regents and the strength of our faculty, staff, and students, we will expand opportunities, pioneer new innovations, and ensure the TTU System continues to exemplify the best of what drives Texas and the nation forward.”
Creighton will resign from the Texas Senate before stepping into the new role. Once he does, he will serve as chancellor-elect and begin working alongside current chancellor Tedd L. Mitchell, M.D. to ensure a smooth transition. On November 19, Mitchell will assume an advisory role as chancellor emeritus and president emeritus of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
Board of Regents Praise Appointment
Cody Campbell, chairman of the TTU System Board of Regents, emphasized Creighton’s experience in higher education and statewide leadership.
“The Texas Tech University System is entering an exciting new chapter, and Senator Creighton is the right leader to guide us forward,” Campbell said. “His proven commitment to higher education, rural communities and economic development reflects the very mission of our system.”
Vice chairman Dustin R. Womble echoed those sentiments, adding:
“Senator Creighton brings a steady hand and a clear vision to this role at a pivotal time for the Texas Tech University System. His leadership and experience will help us build on the strong foundation already in place and ensure our universities continue to thrive for generations to come.”
Background on Brandon Creighton
An eighth-generation Texan from Conroe, Creighton began his legislative career in 2007 as a member of the Texas House of Representatives. In 2014, he was elected to the Texas Senate, representing District 4, which includes parts of Montgomery, Harris, Chambers, Jefferson, and Galveston counties.
As chair of the Senate Committee on Education K-16, Creighton has been instrumental in shaping statewide education policy. He spearheaded significant reforms, promoted research investments such as the Texas University Fund, and consistently advanced policies to expand opportunities in higher education, rural health care, and workforce development.
Creighton holds a bachelor’s degree in government from the University of Texas at Austin and a Juris Doctor from Oklahoma City University School of Law. In addition to his legislative career, he has worked as an attorney, real estate developer, and rancher in Texas and New Mexico.
About the Texas Tech University System
Founded in 1996, the TTU System is now a $3 billion enterprise with a statewide economic impact of $19.2 billion. The system serves approximately 64,000 students, employs more than 21,000 faculty and staff, and has a global alumni base of over 400,000.
The TTU System includes:
Texas Tech University
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Angelo State University
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso
Midwestern State University
The system is one of only nine in the United States to offer a comprehensive range of programs, including undergraduate, law, medical, dental, nursing, pharmacy, and veterinary education. With academic sites in 16 cities — including one international location — the TTU System has rapidly grown into a nationally recognized leader in higher education, health care, and research.
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