What is the process for setting the tuition and fees paid by students enrolled at public universities in Texas?

The university system's Board of Regents sets the tuition and fee schedules based on requests submitted by the president of the university.

University presidents submit requests for tuition and fee rates to the Texas legislature for consideration during the biennial budgeting process.

Each university has its own tuition and fee rehedule set by its own president based on its own unique needs.

Since public universities receive financial support from the state government, voters must approve the tuition and fee rates that have been proposed by the legislature during the regular legislative session.