A data-driven focus on Texans’ health
At Texas 2036, we believe reliable, credible data should drive decisions about public policy and the investment of taxpayer dollars.…
How Well Do You Know Texas?
Texas is known for headline-type numbers. We export more products than any other state. We’re growing by 1,000 people a…
Starting a New Decade
1836 Happy New Year, Texas! The dawn of a new year comes with a glow of optimism that Texans recognize.…
The Magic of The Holidays
Wishing you and your family have a magical holiday season and a prosperous 2020. Happy holidays, Texas 2036
Wrapping Up a Whirlwind Year: Reflecting on 2019
So how do you wrap up a whirlwind of a year? Let’s start by thanking the thousands of Texans who…
Entering a New Decade
As we leave this decade and look to the New Year, it’s worth reflecting on where Texas is today. After…
On Cyber Monday, a Reminder of Broadband’s Limits
On this Cyber Monday, retailers across the country are trying to entice consumers to sit down at their computers or…
Thankful for Texas
This week, we launch a week of being thankful for living in Texas, with a rollout of social media that…
New Tools for Tracking Student Outcomes
Today we are unveiling expanded, localized data tools that provide new information and insight on the paths Texans take after…
It’s a tough time to be a kid in Texas.
On a single day last week, we got fresh statistics showing that Texas students’ math and reading scores have at-best stagnated…
Spooky Statistics and Constitutional Amendments
It’s Halloween week. While we at Texas 2036 are quite optimistic about the future of Texas, this may be one…
Violent Crime Remains at Historic Lows, but Systematic Challenges Persist
It’s one of the most important, if not one of the most discussed, positive trends of the last couple of…
A Diagnosis for Health Care in Texas
Later this week, Texas 2036 CEO Margaret Spellings will speak to nearly 1,000 people at the Healthier Texas Summit, a…
Data Makes the Case for Action
A focus on data sets Texas 2036 apart. We don’t start with an agenda of laws to pass; we don’t…
Quite a Week
That was … quite a week. We just wrapped up Texas 2036’s series of big launch activities, including a panel…
New Board Members Join Texas 2036
This is a big week for Texas 2036 — in part because we continue our efforts to build out a…
What’s Next?
At long last, we’re in the middle of September. School’s back in session. Temperature forecasts are (mostly) down in the…
A Growing Economy, Witnessed from a Traffic Jam
Texas, it’s time to talk about our traffic. The robust Texas economy has delivered obvious benefits, from millions of new…
Introductions Are in Order
In the next month or so, the world is going to hear a lot about Texas 2036. We’ll unveil some…
The First Day of School
The first day of school is all about the future. It’s about challenges and opportunities. It brims with optimism, confidence,…
Texas 2036 Names Former Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings President & Chief Executive Officer
Big news at Texas 2036! Former Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings will lead Texas 2036, a non-profit organization working on…
