# Texas Aims for 3-Year Degrees | Austin News

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Podcast: [Austin News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/austin-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463304)
Published: 2026-09-17T06:27:01+00:00
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott is launching a bold new initiative to slash bachelor’s degrees from four to three years, aiming to save students $15K–$35K and fast-track them into high-paying careers. A 13-member expert working group from across the state is racing against a December 31, 2026 deadline to design a practical, career-focused framework for these accelerated programs—ensuring education is both affordable and directly tied to job markets. This could reshape higher education in Texas, prioritizing efficiency and real-world outcomes. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/texas/gov-abbott-announces-working-group-develop-framework-for-3-year-bachelors-degrees/501-9e9e46f3-033b-40ab-86ac-28eae3a28254 More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/156962b59dfbd480 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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