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    PR 10 01 2015 Lt. Gov. Patrick On UT System Tuition Study

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    The Lieutenant Governor of Texas, Dan Patrick, released a statement regarding an upcoming meeting of the University of Texas System Board of Regents where they will discuss a potential framework to raise tuition rates. Patrick notes that higher education received historic levels of funding from the state legislature during the last session, including increases to general funding and a research matching program. He hopes the board will look for ways to make college more affordable rather than raise tuition, and encourages them to keep costs within reach of all Texans given the increased funding from the legislature.

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    The Lieutenant Governor of Texas, Dan Patrick, released a statement regarding an upcoming meeting of the University of Texas System Board of Regents where they will discuss a potential framework to raise tuition rates. Patrick notes that higher education received historic levels of funding from the state legislature during the last session, including increases to general funding and a research matching program. He hopes the board will look for ways to make college more affordable rather than raise tuition, and encourages them to keep costs within reach of all Texans given the increased funding from the legislature.

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    The Lieutenant Governor of Texas, Dan Patrick, released a statement regarding an upcoming meeting of the University of Texas System Board of Regents where they will discuss a potential framework to raise tuition rates. Patrick notes that higher education received historic levels of funding from the state legislature during the last session, including increases to general funding and a research matching program. He hopes the board will look for ways to make college more affordable rather than raise tuition, and encourages them to keep costs within reach of all Texans given the increased funding from the legislature.

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    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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