Texas Sen. Brandon Creighton Expected Sole Finalist Texas Tech Chancellor

Texas State Senator Brandon Creighton is poised to be named the next chancellor of the Texas Tech University System, succeeding Dr. Tedd Mitchell who plans to retire by the end of the year. The Texas Tech Board of Regents is expected to unanimously confirm Creighton, a Republican from Conroe and chair of the Senate Education K-16 Committee, with an official announcement anticipated soon. Creighton is known for his significant influence on higher education policy in Texas, including reforms that banned diversity programs and limited faculty governance. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin and a law degree from Oklahoma City University. His leadership is seen as aligned with the Texas Tech community’s values and vision, with board members highlighting his ability to advance the university’s mission in student service, research, and community strengthening. Creighton has served in the Texas Senate since 2014 and previously in the Texas House from 2007 to 2014.