New $14 million tornado shelter planned for Tarleton State’s Ag Center
The Texas A&M System Board of Regents has approved a $14 million tornado shelter project at the Tarleton State University Agriculture Center, marking a significant investment in campus safety, academic infrastructure and community resilience.
The approval adds the Agriculture Center Tornado Shelter to the A&M System’s 2027-2031 capital plan, with a planned fiscal year 2027 start date.
“This investment reflects our unwavering commitment to the safety and well-being of our students, employees and the communities we serve,” said Tarleton State President Dr. James Hurley.
“By combining critical storm protection with additional space for teaching and research, we are strengthening our ability to serve our students while making a lasting investment in the future of our agriculture center.”
