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5mo ago

Governor Abbott Extends College Tuition Freeze in Texas

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announces a continuation of the tuition freeze at public universities, aiming to maintain affordability amidst rising inflation.

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Gov. Greg Abbott speaks about the recent 88th Legislative Session to an audience at the Texas Public Policy Foundation offices in Austin, on June 2, 2023. Abbott recounted policy victories in regards to fentanyl and the border crisis, as well as limiting gender affirming care and banning DEI practices in higher education. Abbott ended the event by promising to call a special session for school choice, after the curr…

Overview

  • Governor Abbott has prohibited any tuition increases at Texas public universities for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 academic years.
  • This decision follows a previous agreement to freeze tuition, initially set to expire after the 2024-25 school year.
  • Abbott's stance comes in response to inflation and economic pressures affecting Texans' household budgets.
  • The Texas legislature allocated an additional $700 million to public universities last session to support this tuition freeze.
  • It remains unclear whether the freeze applies to both undergraduate and graduate tuition, as detailed plans have not been specified.