This report reveals how tuition deregulation has reduced the incentive for Texas universities to keep spending under control, shifted some higher education costs from taxpayers to students, exposed the lack of price competition in higher education, and has not significantly reduced the long-term pressure on state appropriations for higher education.
Higher Education
TAMU Qatar Isn’t Shutting Down; It’s Being Absorbed Under Qatari Control
The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents received widespread attention when it voted in February 2024 to close its Qatar campus. Many viewed it as a decisive stand against foreign influence and national security risks. But in reality, the “closure” is far less conclusive than advertised. While the Texas A&M name and standalone branding...
May 27, 2026