The Texas A&M board of regents voted 8-1 on Wednesday to direct president M. Katherine Banks to vote in favor of extending invitations to Oklahoma and Texas to join the SEC.
The board released a statement after its meeting, which was conducted in executive session.
"Although the Board had concerns about the communication process relating to this matter, today the Board received the information it needed to properly consider the long-term ramifications of possible expansion," it said. "The board concluded that this expansion would enhance the long-term value of the SEC to student athletes and all of the institutions they represent -- including Texas A&M.