Abbott extends Texas public colleges tuition freeze through 2027

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced Wednesday that undergraduate tuition and fees at Texas public colleges and universities will remain frozen through the 2026-27 academic year, continuing a statewide effort to keep higher education affordable for students and families.

In a letter sent to all Texas public institutions of higher education, Abbott directed schools to halt any planned increases in tuition and fees for undergraduate students.  The order applies to both two-year and four-year public institutions, including general academic and health-related colleges and universities.

“Higher education must be attainable for Texas students and families,” Abbott said in the announcement.  “Access to affordable, high-quality education is essential to ensuring Texans learn the skills needed to secure family-sustaining jobs and meet the demands of a growing workforce.”

The governor emphasized that the tuition freeze is part of a broader initiative that began in 2023, when Texas first moved to limit rising college costs at public institutions.  Since then, state leaders have invested heavily in higher education and student financial aid programs.