A new statewide poll turned up something Texas politics rarely produces: near-consensus. Asked whether the state should track and publicly report on whether its more than $100 billion a year investment in education and job-training programs actually leads to good-paying jobs, 85% of Texas voters said yes. The 85% is not a soft majority either:…
Texas voters sent a strong message on water last year when they approved billions in new investment to secure the state’s water future. New Texas 2036 polling shows why. Nearly half of Texas voters (49%) say it is “extremely important” for the state to prioritize projects that either ensure Texas has enough water to support…
With the affordability of healthcare top of mind for many Texans, new polling data from Texas 2036 suggests strong support for state action to improve transparency and competition in the healthcare market. In its recent August 2026 survey of registered voters in the state, Texas 2036 found that four in five voters or more supported…
Source: Austin Community College, Collins College, Del Mar College, Panola College and Texas State Technical College This is a preview of our Texas 2036 newsletter discussing the strong early results from changes to the community college funding system. To receive this weekly look at our work, sign up here. Back to School: Community College Edition…
Texas’ community college and school finance reforms to advance students’ postsecondary and workforce outcomes are producing encouraging early results. Now, a new Texas 2036 interactive tool gives Texas school districts and community colleges a clearer way to see how expanding career and college programs could build on that progress while generating additional state funding. “The…