The Texas Tech University System was formed in 1996 and formally established by the State of Texas three years later in 1999. ... Since its inception, the TTU System has emerged as one of the top public university systems in the nation and is a dynamic force in higher education. Today, the TTU System consists of five component institutions and operates at 23 campuses and academic sites in 20 cities across the state and globe. • Texas Tech University • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center • Angelo State University • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso • Midwestern State University Focused on advancing higher education, health care, research and outreach, the TTU System is headquartered in Lubbock, Texas, and provides its universities with the resources needed to meet the global challenges of today and the future. Whether it’s contributing billions of dollars annually in economic impact or being the only system in Texas to house an academic institution, law school, and medical school at the same location, the TTU System is on the rise. read more