Texas Governor Freezes University Tuition for Two Years

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced that he will prevent any tuition increases at state colleges and universities through the 2026-27 academic year, emphasizing the need to alleviate financial burdens on students amid rising inflation. This decision follows a previous law that froze undergraduate tuition for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 academic years. Abbott stated that he consulted with the Board of Regents from all public university systems, who unanimously agreed to maintain current tuition levels. He highlighted the state's historic investments in higher education, which included an additional $700 million allocated to public universities. Abbott reiterated that college affordability would remain a priority as Texas heads into its next legislative session. The average cost of tuition and fees for in-state students at public universities is currently around $28,724.