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Release of school accountability ratings is urgently needed

March 6, 2025

Texas has gone two years without publishing A-F academic accountability ratings, which are vital for fostering student progress, transparency, and continuous improvement in public schools. A coalition of Texas leaders representing parents, businesses and education nonprofits filed an amicus brief in Morath v. Pecos-Barstow-Toyah Independent School District urging the 15th Court of Appeals to lift…

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3 Data Points Show Why Texas Lege 2025 is Investing in Water

March 5, 2025
On March 5, 2025, Director of Infrastructure and Natural Resources Policy Jeremy Mazur testified before the House Natural Resources Committee on the importance of investing in Texas water infrastructure and new water supply this legislative session. The following is a written version of his testimony. Mr. Chairman, members, thank you for this opportunity to be...

House Bill 2: Improving TX Student Outcomes With Targeted Funding Increases

March 4, 2025
On March 4, 2025, Director of Education and Workforce Policy Mary Lynn Pruneda testified before the House Public Education Committee on House Bill 2, which relates to public education and public school finance. The following is a written version of the testimony. Good afternoon, my name is Mary Lynn Pruneda and I am the Director...

Texas Birthday: Celebrating 189 years of Texan Spirit

March 3, 2025
This is a preview of our Texas 2036 newsletter recapping what you need to know about Texas’ 189th Birthday. To receive this weekly look at our work, sign up here. Celebrating 189 years of Texas Spirit In a not too distant past, Texans came together to create a country that not only embodied their bold, independent spirit, but...

How can we make housing more affordable?

February 21, 2025

This is a preview of our Texas 2036 newsletter recapping our blueprint to make housing more affordable across Texas. To receive this weekly look at our work, sign up here. Texas’ Housing Crisis: What Needs to Change? For decades, Texas’ affordable housing has been one of the state’s greatest economic advantages, attracting families and businesses…

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Increasing Teacher Pay in Texas: Next Steps

February 21, 2025
On February 20, 2025, Policy Advisor Gabe Grantham testified before the Senate Committee on Education K-16 on Senate Bill 26, which aims to improve the retention of the teacher workforce through targeted investments in teacher compensation and benefits. The following is a written version of his testimony. Chairman Creighton, Vice Chair Campbell, and members of...
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