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Community colleges beat student outcome predictions. Now Texas can’t afford related incentives.
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Texas Tribune, Sneha Dey , KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 22, 2026
· 4 min read
Three years after Texas reinvented how community colleges earn state funding to reward them for getting more students to graduation, the schools are delivering. But now the colleges are short the millions they planned to receive as their successes outpaced what state lawmakers budgeted. Officials...
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Key takeaway Some colleges could see massive drops in state dollars in fiscal year 2027 as THECB officials tweak funding to stay within budget.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The funding shortfall for community colleges has significant implications for San Antonio, where these institutions play a crucial role in workforce development and education. As community colleges in Texas face potential drops in state funding, local colleges may need to reassess their budgets and programming. This could impact San Antonio's ability to provide training and education for in-demand jobs, potentially affecting the local economy. The city's community colleges have been successful in implementing the new funding formula, with many seeing increases in graduation rates and student outcomes. However, the proposed changes to the funding formula could jeopardize these gains, making it challenging for San Antonio's community colleges to continue providing high-quality education and job training programs. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's decision will be closely watched, as it will have a direct impact on the city's educational landscape and economic development.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 22, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Three years after Texas reinvented how community colleges earn state funding to reward them for getting more students to graduation, the schools are delivering. But now the colleges are short the millions they planned to receive as their successes outpaced what state lawmakers budgeted. Officials...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 22, 2026 by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) and curated for The San Antonio readers.
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