2024 was a year of continued progress for the telecommunications industry in Texas, and the state finally received federal approval for its broadband plan. But it was also an exceptionally exciting year for emerging industries such as space, which saw the launch of the Texas Space Commission. Here are six articles that recap the year:…
This is a preview of our Texas 2036 newsletter recapping the key takeaways from the 8th Texas Voter Poll. To receive this weekly look at our work, sign up here. Texas Voter Poll 2024: Measuring voters’ mood With the latest version of our Texas Voter Poll, we set out to capture the voters’ mood after…
Today, a statewide coalition of Texas business leaders and organizations launched a crucial initiative, urging the Texas Legislature to establish a dedicated revenue source to fund future water projects — an essential investment in the state’s long-term resilience and economic future. Texas’ population and economy continue to grow, placing unprecedented demands on the state’s finite…
Today, Texas 2036 released the results of the 8th Texas Voter Poll, revealing a strong appetite for legislative solutions to pressing challenges like water security, education, electric grid reliability, health care costs and housing affordability. Despite lingering concerns about the future, a majority of voters remain optimistic about Texas’ potential to address these issues head-on,…
State leaders have a significant opportunity to support innovative classroom-to-career programs next legislative session without the need to raise taxes. A new report, “Improving Funding Efficiencies for Classroom-to-Career Programs in Texas,” by Texas 2036, outlines how a braided funding model—which combines multiple funding sources to support a single program—can support proven career programs in high…
This is a preview of our Texas 2036 newsletter in which we review a busy, productive year for us. To receive this weekly look at our work, sign up here. 2024: Your Texas 2036 Wrap-Up 2024 is finally coming to an end. This year, our team has delivered numerous reports, policy insights and data-rooted research…