Last week, Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 28, the headline water infrastructure bill from the regular legislative session. Abbott’s signature means that several important parts of the bill take effect on Sept. 1. These include the creation of a new fund dedicated to expanding our state’s new water supply portfolio, providing technical assistance to…
Last week, we provided an overview of the final version of the Texas Space Commission bill that is currently awaiting Gov. Greg Abbott’s signature. If and when HB 3447 is signed into law, attention will turn to filling the vacancies on the newly created space commission board and consortium executive committee. Here’s what you need…
Lawmakers this session made a series of key investments in higher education and emerging technologies, moves designed to keep Texas at the forefront of innovation and job growth in the years to come. The session’s key funding bills — HB 1, the state budget, and SB 30, the supplemental appropriations bill — directed significant dollars…
The 88th Legislature had good reasons to tackle Texas’ water infrastructure challenges. Prolonged drought conditions afflicting much of the state throughout 2022 combined with high-profile stories about failing water systems to heighten voters’ interest in seeing water problems fixed. According to Texas 2036 poll data, 82% of voters supported added spending on developing water supplies,…
This is a preview of our Texas 2036 newsletter that highlights policy from the 88th Legislature supported by Texas 2036. To receive this weekly look at our work, sign up here. Texas lawmakers took vital strides, laying a robust foundation for the future of our state during the 2023 legislative session. Here’s an overview. Highlights from…
This session’s key legislation addressing commercial growth and innovation in the Texas space industry passed the Legislature and is awaiting the governor’s signature. Here’s what you need to know about House Bill 3447, authored by Rep. Greg Bonnen, R-Friendswood, and sponsored in the Senate by Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston. HB 3447 creates two entities —…