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Texas Southern University Brand Guidelines

Location
Houston, TX
Established
1927
Mascot
Tommy the Tiger
Code
TSO_NCAA
League
NCAA
Licensing Agency
CLC
Texas Southern University

Official Brand Colors

Official University Colors

Logos & Marks

Primary Athletic Mark, TSU over Texas outline with tiger head variant, cell 1
Primary LogoLast Updated : 5/22/2026
University Seal, maroon and black variant, cell 2
Secondary LogoLast Updated : 5/22/2026
University Seal, black and white variant, cell 3
Secondary LogoLast Updated : 5/22/2026
University Mark, TSU box lockup variant, cell 4
Secondary LogoLast Updated : 5/22/2026
University Mark, Thurgood Marshall School of Law seal variant, cell 6
Secondary LogoLast Updated : 5/22/2026
University Mark, wordmark variant, cell 5
WordmarkLast Updated : 5/22/2026

Approved Verbiage

Rules & Guidelines

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No Alterations or Overlaying Graphics to Seal

No alterations or overlaying graphics to seal permitted.

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Numbers Permitted on Products for Resale

University permits numbers on products for resale.

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Mascot Caricatures Permitted

Mascot caricatures permitted.

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No Use of Current Players' Name, Image, or Likeness in Violation of NCAA Rules

No use of current players' name, image, or likeness is permitted on commercial products in violation of NCAA rules and regulations.

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No References to Alcohol, Drugs, or Tobacco with University Marks

No references to alcohol, drugs, or tobacco related products may be used in conjunction with University marks.