Communications Director
John serves as Texas 2036’s main media contact, coordinating and advising on Texas 2036’s appearances in external media outlets. In addition, he plays a lead role in writing, editing and publishing the organization’s main publications, including its blog posts and newsletters.
Just a few years into its implementation, Texas’ landmark effort to align community college funding around student outcomes is already showing early signs of success. Texas 2036 is releasing a new report, The Texas Model: Rewiring Community College Finance for Student Success, ahead of the Senate Higher Education Committee’s scheduled interim hearing on the community…
It is with profound sorrow that we learned of the passing of Tom Luce, Texas 2036’s founder and chairman emeritus. Tom was a visionary leader whose dedication to public service transformed the lives and opportunities of millions of people across our state. He firmly believed in the power of Texans coming together to address the…
This is a preview of our Texas 2036 newsletter diagnosing the root causes of rising prices in Texas’ healthcare market. To receive this weekly look at our work, sign up here. When Healthcare Prices Increase, Every Texan Pays The 2025 average annual premium for a family with employer-sponsored health coverage comes to nearly $27,000. That’s…
Texas families with employer-sponsored coverage now pay nearly $27,000 a year in premiums, and 63% have delayed or skipped care in the past year because of cost. In a June 2026 Texas Politics Project poll, nearly 9 in 10 Texans are concerned about healthcare affordability. Today, Texas 2036 releases Symptoms of an Unhealthy Market, a…
This is a preview of our Texas 2036 newsletter with our policy experts talking about the opportunities ahead in 2027. To receive this weekly look at our work, sign up here. Together, We’re Looking Ahead to 2027 For ten years, you’ve known Texas 2036 through our research, reports and policy recommendations. This special edition is different. Behind…
