AUSTIN (KXAN) -- In a Wednesday letter to Texas universities and colleges, Gov. Greg Abbott said undergraduate tuition and fee increases in the next two years are prohibited. Abbott said in the letter this is a way for public universities to "ease the financial burden on our students and their families." "As this tuition freeze expires, let me be clear: I will not support any tuition increase at any publichigher education institution in the upcoming biennium. My office has spoken to the Board ofRegents at every public university system, and we are in agreement that no institution in Texasshould approve tuition increases for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 academic school years," he said. Abbott said that the state has invested in higher education, which includes "increased funding for universities and financial aid programs" to ensure that a higher education "remains accessible and affordable for all Texans." "When all Texans have access to quality and affordable education, they can earn better wages, meet workforce qualifications, and experience a higher quality of life," Abbott said. "I will ensure college affordability remains a top priority for the state as we head into the next legislative session." Read the full letter from Abbott provided by his office below: Gov. Abbott letterDownload