As we begin preparations for the upcoming legislative session, Texas Tech University is engaged in the budget planning process for the next fiscal year. As we plan our budget, a top priority must be our investment in the faculty and staff who advance the mission of our university.
I am pleased to share that we will offer a 3% merit pool for centrally funded positions, effective September 1, 2026.
This merit pool reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting and retaining the faculty and staff who contribute to the success of our students and our academic mission. As in previous years, these increases will be merit-based and determined at the departmental level, recognizing performance and the contributions each of you makes to this university.
Budget preparation will open for departments on May 4. Business managers should refer to the forthcoming budget instruction memorandum for additional guidance on merit eligibility and distribution.
Thank you for your continued dedication to Texas Tech. I am grateful for your work and for the role you play in moving this university forward.