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Student success should mean more state money for universities, Texas agency suggests
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Texas Tribune, Jessica Priest , KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 22, 2026
· 4 min read
Texas lawmakers should reshape how Texas funds public universities by giving them more money when students make progress toward degrees and graduate, the state’s higher education agency recommended Wednesday. That recommendation came during the same meeting at which Texas Higher Education Coordin...
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Key takeaway Lawmakers would have to create and finance the model when they return to Austin in 2027.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
In San Antonio, where several public universities serve the community, the proposed funding model could have a significant impact on student success initiatives. The city's universities have been working to improve graduation rates and support students from low-income backgrounds, who are often federal Pell Grant recipients. If the new funding model is implemented, these universities could receive additional money for graduating these students, which could be used to enhance support services and academic programs. The emphasis on rewarding universities for graduating students in high-demand fields could also benefit San Antonio's economy, as the city continues to grow and diversify its industries. With the state's instruction to request reduced baseline funding, it remains to be seen how the proposed model will be financed, but the potential benefits for San Antonio's universities and students make it worth watching as the legislative process unfolds in 2027.
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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? Texas lawmakers should reshape how Texas funds public universities by giving them more money when students make progress toward degrees and graduate, the state’s higher education agency recommended Wednesday. That recommendation came during the same meeting at which Texas Higher Education Coordin...
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