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Commentary: Education is the key to the future of Texas

December 30, 2019
It’s hard to reflect on the past decade — or look to the next one — without considering Texas’ role in both. The past 10 years have brought Texas dramatic growth. Today, more than one in 10 Americans calls Texas home. But prosperity requires work, and the next 10 years hinge on Texas’ ability to...

Texas needs to stay innovative, says this nonprofit leader

December 24, 2019
It’s no accident that Texas has one of the strongest economies in the world. Generations of leaders have built and sustained a business climate that welcomes investment and innovation without allowing burdensome regulations and high taxes to get in the way. Because Texas welcomes job creation and offers families a great quality of life, our...

The Magic of The Holidays

December 24, 2019
Wishing you and your family have a magical holiday season and a prosperous 2020. Happy holidays, Texas 2036

Wrapping Up a Whirlwind Year: Reflecting on 2019

December 20, 2019
So how do you wrap up a whirlwind of a year? Let’s start by thanking the thousands of Texans who have stepped forward to support our work. Policy experts, businesses, non-profit organizations and many others joined us this year to take a far-sighted look at Texas’ opportunities and challenges and start working together on a...

Collin County Business Alliance focuses on the future during luncheon

December 12, 2019
The Collin County Business Alliance (CCBA) celebrated eight years of success during its anniversary luncheon featuring speakers focused on the future of the state, and the country. Anderson Cooper of CNN and Margaret Spellings, president and CEO of Texas 2036 talked with a group of 350 business and community leaders about critical issues facing the...

Entering a New Decade

December 11, 2019
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