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Tuition almost doubled a decade after lawmakers voted to deregulate what public colleges can charge students. That's affecting how much debt those students are carrying. And, according to a new report from the Texas Comptroller, it's creating a burden that is preventing some students from moving forward with their lives.

KUT's Nathan Bernier speaks with Texas Comptroller Susan Combs about a new report examining the relationship between student debt and skyrocketing tuition in Texas.

You can view the report here: http://www.window.state.tx.us/specialrpt/student_loan/