October 16, 2025 at 8:30 AM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order

II. Roll Call

III. Prayer

IV. Open Forum

V. Conflict of Interest

VI. Chairman's Comments and Recognitions

VII. Board Business

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

VII.B. Nomination and Election of Board Officers
Action Requested: Approval

VIII. Administration and Finance Committee
Presenters: Regent James M. Benham & Mr. John Pittman, Interim Chief Financial Officer/Vice President of Business & Administration

VIII.A. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute Insurance Policies
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.B. Request Approval to Amend the Existing Contract for Shuttle Bus Services
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.C. Request Approval to Execute a Contract for Payment Gateway Services
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.D. Request Approval to Amend the Existing Contract for Executive Search Firm Services
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.E. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute a Contract for Microsoft Corporation Products
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.F. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute the Renewal of the Cisco DNA Licensing
Action Requested: Approval

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

VIII.H. Request Approval to Extend the Contract for Unarmed Security Officers
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.I. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute a Contract to Purchase SUVs for the Department of Public Safety
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.J. Request Approval for the Issuance of Revenue Financing System (RFS) Bonds
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.K. Request Approval to Amend FY26 Operating Budget
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.L. Annual Review of the Endowed and Non-Endowed Investment Policies
Action Requested: Information

VIII.M. Annual Review of the Debt Policy
Action Requested: Information

VIII.N. Endowment Performance Update
Action Requested: Information

VIII.O. Administration & Finance Information Updates
Action Requested: Information

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

IX.A. Request Approval to Renew Contracts for Legal Research and Academic Support Services
Action Requested: Approval

IX.B. Request Approval to Renew Affiliation with the Houston Academy of Medicine, Texas Medical Center, Library
Action Requested: Approval

IX.C. Request Approval to Appoint a Candidate for Tenure
Action Requested: Approval

IX.D. University Profile Data Overview
Action Requested: Information

X. 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

X.A. Request Approval for Naming of the Thurgood Marshall School of Law Library
Action Requested: Approval

X.B. 2025 Houston Navy Fleet Week Brief
Action Requested: Information

XI. Personnel and Litigation Committee
Presenters: Regent Ben C. Kohlmann & Mr. Charlie T. Nhan, General Counsel

XI.A. Request Approval for the Appointment of a Dean for the Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs
Action Requested: Approval

XI.B. Request Approval for the Appointment of a Vice President for Marketing & Communications
Action Requested: Approval

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

XII.A. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute a Contract with the Texas
Facilities Commission
Action Requested: Approval

XII.B. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute Contracts for the University Towers
Renovation
Action Requested: Approval

XII.C. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute Architectural/Engineering Services
Action Requested: Approval

XIII. Audit & Compliance Committee
Presenters: Regent Lauren A. Gore, Ms. Darlene Brown, Acting Chief Audit Executive, & Ms. Annette Linders, Compliance Partner

XIII.A. Request Approval for the Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Internal Audit Plan
Action Requested: Approval

XIII.B. Internal Audit Updates
Action Requested: Information

XIV. President's Report
Action Requested: Information

XV. Executive Session

XV.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.

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

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

XV.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).

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

XVII. Adjourn