Briggs Hall is named after Robert W. Briggs, Sr. and was constructed in 1939. Mr. Briggs majored in chemical engineering and is a member of the Class of '17. He was a successful engineer, contractor, rancher and founded the Santa Gertrudis Breeders International Association. Mr. Briggs served as a member of the Board of Directors for the Texas A&M University System from 1937 to 1945.