Texas 2036 Senior Policy Advisor Jeremy Mazur offered testimony Monday in favor of legislation to develop new water supplies for the state and to fix aging, leaky water infrastructure. The Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee passed out Senate Bill 28 and Senate Joint Resolution 75 on unanimous, 9-0 votes. Here’s Jeremy’s testimony: Good…
A coalition of 162 groups — Texas 2036 is a supporting organization — released the following statement in support of legislative action to extend Medicaid coverage for mothers for a full year after pregnancy: “Childbirth, one of life’s greatest joys, can turn into tragedy when medical issues or pregnancy complications arise. Maternal deaths are the…
This is a preview of our Texas 2036 newsletter about the Legislature prioritizing the state’s infrastructure. To receive this weekly highlight of our work, sign up here. In Texas 2036’s sixth Texas Voter Poll, the voters told us that they would look favorably on state lawmakers investing in infrastructure. You spoke and Texas leaders are listening… Putting a priority…
Texas 2036 Senior Policy Advisor Mary Lynn Pruneda testified on March 14 in front of the Texas House of Representatives Public Education Committee on House Bill 1416. She discussed the need for more parent notice when kids are not on grade level if the state decides to remove Accelerated Learning Committees. These are committees…
Texas has an established track record of leading in the expansion of energy options — a legacy from Spindletop that has continued through wind energy and solar power to carbon capture and hydrogen technologies. Hydrogen, in particular, is well positioned in the coming years to join that list of cost-effective and low-emissions sources of energy…
This is a preview of our Texas 2036 newsletter about Texas students’ preparedness for life after high school. To receive this weekly highlight of our work, sign up here. Texas 2036 remains committed to data-driven solutions that support public schools and improve student outcomes. This session, Texas 2036 is working hard to maintain a strong assessment and…