This final $15 million phase of Battleship TEXAS Foundation’s capital campaign will create an entirely new visitor experience at the USS TEXAS. There will be 60 total restored spaces that feature interactive, and technology driven exhibits, artificial reality, holograms, guided tours, and integrations with cell phones.

In addition, the TEXAS will now be climate controlled for year round access and include more bathrooms for visitors. These enhancements will pave the way for bigger and better educational programming on board: The expansion of our existing Overnight Education Program and Hard Hat Tours, new field trip experiences for school children, Living History events, and more. BTF will also build new home port infrastructure, valued at approximately $8.5M to house the Battleship and to safely moor her at Pier 21.

Join Us and Support

There are many ways to get involved in this campaign and we invite each and every Texan, American, and person passionate about education and military history to join us in this mission.

Give Now

Give right now through our secure online portal, or mail your check to

Battleship Texas Foundation
One Riverway
Suite 2200
Houston, Texas 77056

Be sure to make your check payable to Battleship Texas Foundation and include “Capital Campaign” on the memo line.

Join the Flagship Circle

Join our Flagship Circle with an annual pledge of $2,500 or more. This comes with the ability to have your name written on the hull of Battleship Texas before she goes back into the water, among other exclusive access opportunities to Battleship Events.

Named Recognition

Explore and support opportunities for named recognition onboard, tied to specific spaces. From the Gangway to the Engine Rooms, restoration credit is available for pledges and gifts. Contact Matthew Pham, VP of Development, [email protected] for more information.

The Campaign Committee

Honorary Chair James A. Baker III

Admiral William McRaven

Scott Rice

Paulie Gaido

Tom Perich

Tony Gregory

Jack E. Blake Jr.

Jamey Clement

The Honorable Eva Guzman