Director of Infrastructure and Natural Resources Policy
Jeremy directs Texas 2036's work in the area of infrastructure and natural resources, which includes water, energy, and infrastructure resilience. Before joining Texas 2036 in 2021, he worked for over two decades in the Texas Legislature and in state agencies on water and energy matters.
Last week, Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 28, the headline water infrastructure bill from the regular legislative session. Abbott’s signature means that several important parts of the bill take effect on Sept. 1. These include the creation of a new fund dedicated to expanding our state’s new water supply portfolio, providing technical assistance to…
The 88th Legislature had good reasons to tackle Texas’ water infrastructure challenges. Prolonged drought conditions afflicting much of the state throughout 2022 combined with high-profile stories about failing water systems to heighten voters’ interest in seeing water problems fixed. According to Texas 2036 poll data, 82% of voters supported added spending on developing water supplies,…
Texas lawmakers this session are taking important steps to help guide the development of the hydrogen industry, which holds promise as a less emissions-intensive energy source for use as fuel or for industrial and agricultural purposes. Hydrogen is already a proven source as a stored energy carrier, as fuel for transportation, and as a feedstock…
On April 10, 2023, the House Committee on Energy Resources approved House Bill 2847 by state Rep. Drew Darby, R-San Angelo. The bill would create the Texas Hydrogen Production Policy Council to guide development of the emerging hydrogen energy industry. Texas 2036 Senior Policy Advisor Jeremy Mazur testified last week in favor of the legislation,…
Texas 2036 Senior Policy Advisor Jeremy Mazur testified Monday in favor of efforts in the Legislature to provide further incentives in promoting carbon capture and underground storage and hydrogen energy as part of a larger strategy to expand energy options in the state. House Bill 1158 by state Rep. Drew Darby, R-San Angelo, would help…
Texas 2036 Senior Policy Advisor Jeremy Mazur offered testimony Tuesday in favor of legislation to address a shortage of qualified personnel at water utilities across Texas. Here’s his testimony regarding House Bill 1845 to the Texas House Natural Resources Committee: Mr. Chairman, members of the Committee, my name is Jeremy Mazur, and I am a Senior Policy Advisor…