The export of certain items and information is regulated for reasons of national security, foreign policy, prevention of the spread of weapons of mass destruction, and for competitive trade reasons, in accordance with United States laws and regulations, the Texas A&M University System (System) regulations, and agency rules and procedures.

Texas A&M AgriLife is committed to operating in compliance with the United States (U.S.) Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the U.S. Department of State Directorate of Defense Trade Control (DDTC) International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), as well as those imposed by the U.S. Department of Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

Texas A&M AgriLife is committed to upholding the highest standard of ethical conduct and compliance with the legal obligations of the AgriLife components. In support of these efforts, the AgriLife Ethics and Compliance Office was established within AgriLife Administrative Services to provide risk and management advisory services, as well as to promote a culture of compliance with applicable federal, state, the Texas A&M University System, and agency laws, policies, regulations, rules, and procedures.