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Texas should establish three-year bachelor's degree options, Gov. Greg Abbott says
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· August 30, 2026
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Key points He wants students to have the option to complete bachelor's degrees more quickly. Governor Greg Abbott has a proposal for Texas education.
Governor Greg Abbott has a proposal for Texas education. He wants students to have the option to complete bachelor's degrees more quickly. The goal is to finish in three years.
To make this happen, Abbott has given a task to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. They will work on creating pathways for students to earn their degrees in a shorter amount of time. Further information on this proposal can be found through other sources, as details are currently limited.
The plan's potential impact and specifics have not been outlined in the available information.
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Category: government Published: August 30, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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