Texas Governor Abbott Promotes Free College Application Week and Confirms Tuition Freeze

Governor Greg Abbott has announced that Free College Application Week will run from October 12-18, 2026, allowing Texas residents to apply to any public college or university in the state without an application fee. The Governor also reiterated the freeze on undergraduate tuition and fees through the 2026-27 academic year, part of ongoing efforts to make higher education more affordable and accessible in Texas.