AUSTIN, TX — Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced on November 13 that he would not support tuition increases at public universities in the state for the next two years.
In a letter to university leaders, Abbott confirmed that all public university systems have agreed to keep tuition rates frozen through the 2026-27 academic year.
Abbott’s commitment follows a 2023 law that froze tuition for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 school years. With that freeze about to expire, the Governor reiterated that no increases would be allowed during the 2025-26 and 2026-27 academic years.
"Texans are facing rising costs due to inflation, and our public universities must do everything possible to ease the financial burden on students and their families," Abbott wrote in the letter.
"When all Texans have access to quality education, they can earn better wages and enjoy a higher quality of life," Abbott said.
In the last session, Texas lawmakers allocated $700 million in additional funds to public universities. University leaders initially requested this increase and agreed to keep undergraduate tuition flat through the 2024-2025 budget cycle with the funding boost in place.
The average tuition and fees for in-state students at Texas public universities is $28,724.
Abbott stated that keeping college costs affordable will remain a focus in the next legislative session.
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