Greg Abbott directed the state’s higher education board to convene a working group to provide recommendations on accelerated programs by year’s end.
Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon and Washington are among 21 states that have faced lawsuits from the Trump administration over such policies.
Fall classes will continue as scheduled for the 660 students who have already signed up, the university said.
Former students accused the colleges of colluding to fix tuition prices and lower financial aid offers.