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Texas universities join 35-state program offering pre-application acceptance, streamlining college application process. Governor Greg Abbott announces all Texas public universities’ participation. Direct admission process uses high school GPA, class rank, test scores for immediate decision. If interested, students submit free application for official acceptance. Process benefits smaller colleges, enticing students with direct admission offers. Future plans include financial aid information in offers. Similar versions adopted by application websites like Niche and Common App.