Texas A&M University-Texarkana has submitted an application to begin transitioning its intercollegiate athletics program from the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II.

On February 1, 2026, the University submitted its application to the NCAA Division II Membership Committee to review during its July 2026 meeting. If accepted into NCAA Division II provisional membership, the University will begin year one of the provisional membership period in the fall of 2026. The University has been invited to join the NCAA Division II Lone Star Conference upon its acceptance into the NCAA Division II. provisional membership process.

“Our transition to NCAA Division II is a transformational moment for Texas A&M University–Texarkana,” said Ryan Wall, A&M-Texarkana Director of Athletics. “It elevates our athletic department into one of the most competitive conferences in the country while strengthening the visibility and reputation of the entire University. For our student-athletes, this move means more resources, more opportunities to compete at the highest level, and an experience that fully aligns with the NCAA Division II philosophy of balancing athletics, academics, and community engagement. This is not just about raising the level of competition—it’s about raising the standard for what it means to be a student-athlete at A&M-Texarkana.”

The University's growing athletic program currently consists of 22 sports and more than 400 student-athletes, The University has launched a new football program that will bring football student-athletes to campus in the fall of 2026 in preparation for the inaugural season in 2027. The University will also add women’s flag football in 2027.

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