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SB 7 signed: Securing Texas’ water future

June 18, 2025

Key Takeaways: On Wednesday, Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 7 into law, marking a historic advancement in state water policy. SB 7 and House Joint Resolution 7 deliver on the Governor’s call for a “Texas-sized” investment in water infrastructure. This new legislation will catalyze a new era of water infrastructure development in Texas. On…

3 things that make Tom Luce the most interesting man in Texas

June 18, 2025
From a distinguished legal career to becoming a state policy visionary, Tom Luce has spent a lifetime not just asking the tough questions but answering them with bold, forward-thinking solutions. But his path to launching Texas 2036 is only part of the story. Along the way, Tom has worn many hats: legal fixer for business...
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Texas invests in strong academic foundations

June 17, 2025
Strong academic foundations are necessary to ensure long-term success for Texas students. Right now, only 46% of Texas third graders are reading at grade level, and just 40% are on track in math. Once students fall behind, catching up becomes increasingly difficult. If a child isn’t on grade level by third grade, their odds of...
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Texas passes major wildfire reforms

June 17, 2025
Texas passed major wildfire reforms this 2025 session after facing the largest wildfire in its recorded history in 2024. Not only that, but research shows wildfire seasons are expected to grow longer, with more areas of the state at risk. Data from the First Street Foundation reveals that nearly 9 million properties face wildfire risk over the...
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STAAR grades 3-8 results released: 5 quick takeaways

June 17, 2025

The Texas Education Agency released today the 2025 results from the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) Grades 3-8 exams. The annual assessments provide a comprehensive look at how students are performing in key subjects at each grade level. These results reveal growth in academic outcomes across most grades in math, reading language…

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Here’s how Texas is investing in its water future

June 16, 2025
What will our state’s water future look like? Texas must invest at least $154 billion over the next 50 years to upgrade aging water systems and meet the needs of our growing population. Without action, prolonged drought could cost the state $165 billion in GDP each year by 2050. That’s why the Texas Legislature made...
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