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Is Texas positioned for the future of work?

February 12, 2026

This is a preview of our Texas 2036 newsletter with a look at how we can use data to the anticipate the trends shaping Texas’ workforce of the future. To receive this weekly look at our work, sign up here. Is Texas ready to produce the future workforce? Source: Austin Community College Today’s labor market…

Building out Texas’ resilience playbook

February 6, 2026

This is a preview of our Texas 2036 newsletter with your guide to building out Texas’ resilience playbook. To receive this weekly look at our work, sign up here. The Next Step in Texas’ Resilience Playbook Photo credit (left to right): Courtney Sacco/Texas A&M AgriLife Marketing & Communications; Texas A&M Forest Service; Sam Craft/Texas A&M…

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HB 500 implementation letter: Maximizing opportunities for water

January 29, 2026

Texas 2036 Infrastructure and Natural Resources Policy Director Jeremy Mazur submitted a comment letter on Tuesday to the Texas Water Development Board with recommendations for the agency’s proposed implementation plan for HB 500 (89-R). Texas 2036 testified in favor of HB 500 in committee during the regular session. Here is his submitted comment letter: Thank…

Tracy Ayrhart, VP of Data and Research

Tracy Ayrhart Named Vice President of Data and Research

January 29, 2026

Texas 2036 today announced that Dr. Tracy Ayrhart has joined the organization as Vice President of Data and Research, bringing more than two decades of experience turning rigorous research into real-world impact for communities, policymakers and public institutions across Texas. Dr. Ayrhart is recognized for building nationally respected research and data teams. She specializes in…

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Where Texas 2036 is focused this year

January 23, 2026

This is a preview of our Texas 2036 newsletter with an overview of our goals, areas where we are focused and major projects for 2026. To receive this weekly look at our work, sign up here. From Interim to Impact: Turning Data into Action at Texas 2036 Last week, we made the case for why…

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Your guide to what happens between TxLege sessions

January 16, 2026

This is a preview of our Texas 2036 newsletter with your guide to the legislative interim and what happens between TxLege sessions. To receive this weekly look at our work, sign up here. What really happens between legislative sessions Most Texans think the Legislature only gets busy every two years. Here’s the truth: the 18…

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