Dan Patrick

Lieutenant Governor of Texas

President of the Senate
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Thursday, October 1, 2015

Contact:
512-463-0715

Lt. Governor Dan Patrick Statement on

University of Texas System Tuition Study
AUSTIN - Today, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick made the following statement regarding the
upcoming University of Texas System(UT) Board of Regents meeting where they will
discuss a framework for potential tuition rate increases:
"It is my understanding that the University of Texas System board is discussing the
framework for how they may raise tuition and fees in the future.
"Texas higher education institutions are currently funded at historic levels. The Texas
Research Incentive Program (TRIP) funding was increased by more than $100 million over
the previous biennium which provides a state match to private donations for research. The
budget increased overall higher education formula funding. The legislature also passed
over $3 billion in tuition revenue bonds (TRBs).
"It is my hope, instead of looking at ways to potentially raise tuition in the future, they will
look for ways to make college education more affordable for students and families across
Texas. I encourage them to remember that we must keep the cost of college tuition at a
level that is within reach of all Texans. With the dramatic increase in funding from the
legislature this session, I am surprised that they are already looking at ways to raise tuition
on students."
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