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Texas acts to boost veterans’ careers after attending workforce programs

May 16, 2023

The Texas Legislature is working to bridge the opportunity gap and ensure that veterans and other Texans participating in taxpayer-funded workforce development programs receive the training they need to thrive in meaningful, well-paying careers. House Bill 1703, currently under consideration at the state’s capitol, represents a significant step towards achieving this goal. Data has revealed…

Help wanted: Responding to calls for a skilled workforce

May 10, 2023

This is a preview of our Texas 2036 newsletter on bills that are positioning 2023 as the “Workforce Session.” To receive this weekly highlight of our work, sign up here. Nearly 15 million hardworking Texans head into work each day. This is the highest number of employed people in our state’s history. It’s a testament to the…

State representatives debate reducing focus on academic preparedness in public schools

May 4, 2023

House Bill 4402 on the House floor today deemphasizes core academic subjects, including history, despite alarming new report on the decline in students’ civics knowledge. As a new report shows that students struggle to learn basic U.S. history, the Texas House is considering a bill today that could worsen the problem. Yesterday, a significant decline…

Texas Senate chamber crossing finish line newsletter

Crossing the finish line

May 3, 2023

This is a preview of our Texas 2036 newsletter on the status of key elements of our legislative agenda as lawmakers bring this session to a finish. To receive this weekly highlight of our work, sign up here. It’s May and that means the gavel comes down for the last time on this session at month’s…

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House panel backs funding source for water projects

April 28, 2023
House Joint Resolution 169 provides funding certainty for this session’s signature efforts to secure new water supplies and fix aging, leaky water infrastructure. The House Natural Resources Committee took an important, historic step this week toward establishing a reliable funding stream for this session’s signature water legislation, approving a proposed amendment to the Texas Constitution...
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Legislature pursues innovative bipartisan health care

April 27, 2023

Smart health care policy focused on access to affordable care is happening in Texas. With each passing year, access to affordable health care is a barrier to more and more Texas families and a greater strain on employers’ budgets. The Texas Legislature is taking steps to address this through innovative, bipartisan action to foster competition,…

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