Texas is on the verge of expanding its financial strategy for addressing the state’s long-term water infrastructure challenges for the first time in 10 years. Earlier this year, the Legislature approved a legislative package aimed at both delivering new water supplies and fixing aging, deteriorating water systems. The legislation that makes up this package, Senate…
This is a preview of our Texas 2036 newsletter that highlights Texas 2036-endorsed constitutional amendments from the 88th Legislature that voters will get to decide on in November. To receive this weekly look at our work, sign up here. Texas Voters Decide: Constitutional Amendments & Generational Investments 🏛 Setting the stage: During the legislative session, Texas 2036 supported…
Legislators this year took a historic step toward fundamentally realigning the way Texas funds its community colleges. The goal? Ensuring Texans are earning postsecondary credentials that will give them greater access to higher-paying careers. The product of years of work by a commission established to rethink community colleges’ financing systems, this reform effort emphasized funding…
Hydrogen carries enormous potential as a low-emission, highly efficient energy resource. In fact, hydrogen could play a critical role in Texas’ energy expansion, where continued oil and gas production combined with hydrogen, carbon capture and a broader renewable energy base provide more, cleaner energy for a growing state economy and a world market in search…
This is a preview of our Texas 2036 newsletter that highlights initiatives to support efforts to shape the workforce of tomorrow. To receive this weekly look at our work, sign up here. Shaping Tomorrow’s Workforce 👷♀️👨🏫👩⚕️ Texas 2036 is pioneering initiatives to cultivate a resilient, future-ready workforce where more Texans earn a family-sustaining wage. Here…
The Pew Research Center released data today from its most recent survey on the space industry and American attitudes toward it. Among the more encouraging findings? Nearly seven of 10 Americans — 69% — believe it’s important for the United States to continue as the global leader in space exploration. The release of the Pew…