From January 31 to February 1, 2012, UH students voted on a referendum to allow a fee increase to help fund stadium projects.

Other possible sites such as the on-campus intramural fields directly adjacent to Interstate 45 and an undeveloped area of campus—adjacent to MacGregor Park—were candidates.

University of Houston System's Board of Regents approved an $85 million funding package on August 15, 2012, to finance the first phase of stadium construction.

[28] At that time, the university's athletics department noted that they were on-schedule to gather the rest of the funds as necessary for the construction schedule, and the board of regents later approved the final $20 million financing package for the stadium at its May 14, 2013 meeting.

[30] Reports surfaced on July 7, 2014, that Texas Dow Employees Credit Union (TDECU) had purchased the naming rights to the stadium.

"[32] In addition to naming rights, TDECU enjoys a 50-yard line suite, and their members and employees receive ticket discounts.

[36] The stadium was designed with a "corrugated metal exterior skin" that allows for optimal air flow and natural lighting.

The stadium is an open concourse design with a complete lower bowl built twenty five feet below grade and seating 20,000 fans on top of the field.

On February 8, 2013, the university hosted a formal groundbreaking ceremony at the stadium site featuring longtime Houston Rockets commentator and alumnus Bill Worrell with President Renu Khator, athletics director Mack Rhoades, and chairwoman Nelda Luce Blair.

[40] In addition, the company would deploy multiple Wi-Fi networks across the stadium that would be accessible by fans, and support other information systems as well as staff.

[41] Subsequently, the Daily Cougar reported that the cost of the stadium is as much as $128 million, and that an audit was being conducted about whether state funds were used appropriately.

The annual Landmark Awards recognize real estate projects that make a significant impression on the Houston landscape and improve the look, feel and image of the city.

[42] In addition, TDECU Stadium claimed top honors in the "Commercial Built" category by the Austin chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA).

[43] TDECU Stadium added a third design award to its distinguished resume as the facility received top honors in the AIA Houston chapter's over 50,000 square feet (4,600 m2) category.

Houston METRORail's Southeast Line provides light rail access to the venue with a station less than 100 yards from the Southwest entrance of the stadium.

A 39,089-square-foot (3,631.5 m2) building on the east end of the TDECU Stadium provides three recital halls of varying sizes in addition to classroom and storage space.

After construction of the indoor practice facility in 2017, fans in the South upper grandstand (300 level - see picture to the right) retained their skyline view.

[50] Coach Yeoman not only invented the triple option Veer offense which revolutionized college and high school football, he led the Cougars to four Southwest Conference (SWC) titles, two Cotton Bowl victories and 11 Top 20 finishes in the AP Poll while helping to pioneer the integration of college football in Texas in the 1960s.

In addition to the Yeoman statue, Legends Plaza contains displays commemorating the accomplishments of Heisman Trophy winner Andre Ware and Lombardi Award winner Wilson Whitley, as well as a bronze Cougar donated by the Brezina family who had six brothers and a grandson play football for UH throughout the decades.

The Cougars, who pioneered the football use of Astroturf in 1966, return to an artificial surface after playing on natural grass at Robertson Stadium since 1995.

The playing field is named for late UH benefactor John O'Quinn whose estate donated $5M for stadium construction.

O'Quinn gave millions to UH over the years, including the lead donation to renovate and expand Robertston Stadium in the late 1990s.

[50] Through a 20-foot (6.1 m) glass wall, the club level patrons will enjoy an exclusive view of the team as they travel between their locker room and the tunnel accessing the field.

Part of the contract extension calls for IMG to pay $2.5 million for additional LED ribbon boards at TDECU Stadium.

[56] The upper stadium bowl exterior skin is a combination of red powder-coated corrugated metal and aluminum panels providing long-term durability with minimal maintenance.

[3] On August 25, 2016, the University of Houston System Board of Regents authorized the design and construction of an indoor practice facility.

[57] The structure houses a temperature-controlled indoor practice facility with a full-size synthetic turf field and an auxiliary area dedicated for a future buildout of a football-only weight room.

On game days, the University of Houston closes Cullen Boulevard from Holman Street to Cougar Place dormitory for the purpose of tailgating.

Houston won sixteen straight football games at TDECU Stadium from 2014 to 2017, including four wins over ranked opponents.

Additionally, UH students celebrated Frontier Fiesta each Spring at TDECU Stadium and surrounding parking lots.