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One Year Anniversary

June 26, 2020

Today, June 26, marks the one year anniversary of Texas 2036’s board of directors naming former Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings as our president and CEO. Thanks to the support of individual Texans, Texas businesses and Texas institutions, it’s been both a fast and consequential year. Over this time frame, we’ve built our team, rolled...

Texas is The Best Place to Live – But How Are We Really Doing Against Other States?

June 25, 2020

We know Texas is an economic powerhouse. Our state has led the nation in job creation for much of the last two decades. And at Texas 2036, we are committed to raising and highlighting the priorities that will help maintain our economic strength as we continue to grow. We have compiled vast amounts of data...

New Poll Shows Broad Consensus Across North Texas for Wearing Masks

June 23, 2020

A new poll commissioned by the non-partisan, non-profit group Texas 2036 shows broad support across North Texas for wearing masks to fight COVID-19. Overwhelming numbers of North Texans said they believe wearing masks shows respect for first responders, health care workers, friends and family. Further, more than six out of 10 said wearing masks and...

Immediate challenges shouldn’t stop Texas from planning for the future

June 22, 2020

Texas wouldn’t trade places with any other state. That’s important to remember during a historic pandemic and downturn in oil prices. Even in the face of these challenges, Texas has the people, resources and drive to bounce back and ensure that future generations of Texans enjoy economic prosperity. Our future hinges on how well we...

Juneteenth

June 19, 2020

On June 19, 1865, news arrived in Galveston, Texas that the Civil War had ended and that enslaved African Americans were free. The disclosure of this information was two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. “The people of Texas are informed that in accordance with a Proclamation from the...

Straight Talk Texas Special Edition: Shaping Our Future

June 18, 2020

Grab a front row seat for conversations by state and policy leaders on topics that matter both now and in the future. Special Edition Straight Talk Texas – Shaping Our Future Date: Jun 18, 2020 This special edition of Straight Talk Texas will feature Texas 2036’s very own to discuss the release of our new...

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