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Austin -- A Texas Ex and former University of Texas graduate assistant with deep ties to the state of Texas, including the last two seasons as head coach at the University of Houston, Tom Herman has been named the 30th Head Football Coach at The University of Texas, Men's Athletics Director Mike Perrin announced Saturday. Herman will be introduced at a Sunday news conference at a time to be announced later. The contract is pending approval by the UT System Board of Regents. Details will be released shortly thereafter.