Tuition deregulation is only half the story

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And, the less interesting half, as well. Defunding education is the real story. Tuition deregulation was the means to cloak the defunding. Here, public and reporters, look over here.

The 2013 legislative session will mark the 10th anniversary of a decision by Texas lawmakers to deregulate college tuition, giving the authority to set tuition at public universities to the institutions.

Since deregulation, the average total of tuition and fees at the state’s public universities has increased by 90 percent, according to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Some lawmakers are hoping the upcoming session provides an opportunity to regain control of the price-setting process.