Resource Library

This one-pager written by Philanthropy Advocates and signed by Texas 2036 outlines support for SB 2253, which relates to the certification of public school educators.

This one-pager by Senior Policy Advisor Luis Soberon outlines Texas 2036’s policy priorities to improve workforce opportunities for incarcerated Texans during the 89th Legislative Session.

This one-pager written by the Texas Business Leadership Council and signed by Texas 2036 outlines support for SB 1080 and HB 3673, which relates to the issuance of a provisional occupational license to certain applicants with criminal convictions.

This one-pager by The Commit Partnership and signed by Texas 2036 outlines support for House Bill 2, a comprehensive bill primarily addressing public education and school finance.

This one-pager by Texas 2036 highlights the importance of the A-F accountability system and its ability to identify bright spots in public schools across the state. It compares data from two schools and their academic performance during the 2021-2022 school year.

Fiscal analysis spreadsheet to accompany UT report on local fiscal impact of different housing density strategies.

For the reasons noted below, we hold the trial court erred by declining to dismiss this suit and instead temporarily enjoining issuance of the 2023 ratings. We vacate the trial court’s orders, dissolve the temporary injunction, and render judgment dismissing this suit for want of jurisdiction.

This testimony written by The Commit Partnership and signed by Texas 2036 supports House Bill 2110, which expands and supports HB 8’s outcomes-based funding model for community colleges.

This one-pager by The Commit Partnership outlines House Bill 117, which establishes the Governor’s Task Force on Governance of Early Childhood Education and Care in Texas.

This testimony written by The Commit Partnership and signed by Texas 2036 supports House Bill 117, which establishes the Governor’s Task Force on the Governance of Early Childhood Education and Care in Texas.

This testimony written by The Commit Partnership and signed by Texas 2036 supports Senate Bill 2252, which supports kindergarten readiness and early literacy and numeracy skills for public school students.

This testimony written by Educate Texas and signed by Texas 2036 supports Senate Bill 2253, which relates to the preparation and certification of public school educators and certain allotments under the Foundation School Program.

Reliable, consistent state investment in water infrastructure protects Texas’ Economic Miracle while establishing a strong foundation for continued growth, development, and prosperity.

This testimony written by The Commit Partnership and signed by Texas 2036 supports House Bill 123, which aims to improve student math outcomes through regular screenings and teacher training.

This written testimony outlines key recommendations to increase the transparency of the education savings account program as proposed by House Bill 3.

BRIEF FOR GOOD REASON HOUSTON, TEXAS 2036, THE COMMIT PARTNERSHIP, THE TEXAS BUSINESS LEADERSHIP COUNCIL, THE GREATER HOUSTON PARTNERSHIP, EDTRUST, THE NATIONAL PARENT UNION, PARENT SHIELD FORT WORTH, AND COLLABORATIVE FOR STUDENT SUCCESS AS AMICI CURIAE

This testimony written by The Commit Partnership and signed by Texas 2036 outlines support for House Bill 120 relating to CTE programs in public schools, the R-PEP program and a high school advising program, including funding for those programs under the Foundation School Program.

This testimony signed by Texas 2036 and 11 other organizations outlines support for House Bill 120 as it relates to the expansion of the Rural Pathway Excellence Partnership (R-PEP) Program.

This testimony written by The Commit Partnership and signed by Texas 2036 outlines support for House Bill 2 and its critical investments in Texas public education.

This letter, written by Chairman of the Texas Commission on Virtual Education Rex Gore and signed by Texas 2036, expresses support for SB 569 and HB 2196 addressing virtual and hybrid education in Texas schools.

This testimony written by The Commit Partnership and signed by Texas 2036 comments on House budget recommendations for junior colleges and community colleges.

The February 2025 President’s Report dives in on our latest reports, recent testimonies at the Texas Capitol, past events and news.

This is a written testimony signed by Texas 2036 in support of Senate Bill 26, which provides critical changes to improve the retention of the teacher workforce through targeted investments in teacher compensation and benefits.

This letter features rules comments related to the 2025 Accountability Manual submitted by the Commit Partnership, Texas 2036 and 6 other organizations supporting increased rigor in the school accountability system and the tiering of CCMR indicators.

This letter by The Commit Partnership outlines a handful of considerations that must be made to strengthen the impact of aligning Industry-Based Certifications with workforce needs in Texas.

The following organizations support investing in Texas’ water infrastructure, including the creation of a long-term, dedicated revenue stream for water. If approved in 2025, this revenue stream would provide the Texas-sized investment needed to secure both Texas’ water future and the continued promise of the Texas Economic Miracle.

This one-pager by Texas 2036 highlights the importance of investing in enhanced data capabilities to support the effective implementation of HB8.

This two-pager by Texas 2036 explores why funding Texas’ All-Payor Claims Database would benefit health care price transparency and improve health care value statewide.

This policy brief by Texas 2036 outlines policy recommendations to close the gaps on criminal justice data and provide additional resources to key justice and safety agencies.

This policy brief by Texas 2036 outlines policy recommendations to support House Bill 8, which introduces a performance-based funding model for community colleges that rewards student success and aligns education with employer needs.

This written testimony was presented as part of a request for an additional appropriation to the Space Exploration and Aeronautics Research Fund (SEARF), the $150 million trust managed by the Texas Space Commission.

This report by Texas 2036 focuses on actions that will allow the markets for land and housing to respond to an increasingly diverse set of demands from housing consumers.

This report by Texas 2036 details a series of policy recommendations to increase career programming in rural high schools.

The January 2025 President’s Report dives in on our latest report releases, past events and news.

As the official data partner of the Texas Lyceum, Texas 2036 created this one-pager overviewing the future of artificial intelligence in Texas.

This one-pager summarizes the components of HB 8 funding, including performance/base tier funding and the FAST program. It also highlights examples of how HB 8 has impacted community colleges across the state.

This four-pager by Educate Texas argues that strategic adjustments to state policy can strengthen the teacher pipeline, reversing these trends and supporting student success.

This one-pager by The Commit Partnership delves into the quality assessments that provide stakeholders in the education system critical information about students’ educational progress and mastery of knowledge and skills.

This one-pager by The Commit Partnership delves into how a strong start in reading leads to improved student success in Texas schools.

This one-pager by The Commit Partnership dives into the several key policies the Texas Legislature has passed to enhance the value and rigor of Texas’ high school experience.

This one-pager by Texas 2036 delves in on how addressing low math proficiency in Texas requires targeted investment and commitment, setting students up for long-term economic success.

This one-pager by The Commit Partnership dives into the Rural Pathway Excellence Partnership Program (HB 2209), which was passed by the 88th Texas Legislature with the goal of increasing access of high-quality post-secondary pathways for rural students.

This one-pager by The Commit Partnership dives into the Teacher Incentive Allotment, which was designed to attract and retain highly effective educators at hard-to-staff campuses with realistic pathways to earn six-figure salaries.

A presentation by Texas 2036’s Jordan Wat that breaks down the basics of the Legislature’s composition, the legislative process, and the Governor’s role.

The December 2024 President’s Report dives in on our latest report releases, past events and news.

Texas 2036 released the results of the 8th Texas Voter Poll, revealing a strong appetite for legislative solutions to pressing challenges like water security, education, electric grid reliability, health care costs and housing affordability.

The November 2024 President’s Report dives in on our latest report releases, past events and news.

This report by Texas 2036, outlines how a braided funding model — which combines multiple funding sources to support a single program — can support proven career programs in high schools across the state.

This report dives in on the state of higher education in Texas prisons and makes recommendations on how Texas can reduce recidivism and improve employment outcomes among incarcerated individuals.

Texas 2036 submitted written testimony on Nov. 11, 2024 to the Texas Senate Subcommittee on Higher Education. The testimony provided insights on the advanced coursetaking dashboard availability of AP course offerings by district across the state.

Texas 2036 highlights top policy opportunities for the 2025 Legislative Session.

The October 2024 President’s Report dives in on our latest report releases, past events and news.

Policy opportunities below represent the emerging, data-driven opportunities to strategically invest in our infrastructure, our people, and our economic future.

As we head into the 89th Texas Legislative Session, Texas 2036’s latest report “Foundation for Economic Growth: Assessing Texas’ Water Infrastructure Needs” dives in on how Texas can invest in our state’s water future.

The September 2024 President’s Report dives in on our latest report releases, past events and news.

Texas 2036 and The Commit Partnership, joined by 28 other organizations, submitted written testimony regarding the Senate Education Committee’s interim charge related to reading and math readiness in PreK – 5th grades. The joint testimony states the recommendations considered by the Committee on this charge possess enormous potential to improve student outcomes, ultimately contributing to the development of a robust workforce and a prosperous Texas. The written testimony was submitted Sept. 18, 2024.

Texas 2036 joined Good Reason Houston and other organizations in written testimony on the Senate Education Committee’s interim charge reflecting the strides Texas has made in high-quality testing and the Texas Through-year Testing Pilot. The joint testimony recommended the Legislature for ongoing support for the pilot program in order to meet the educational needs of Texas teachers and students. The written testimony was submitted Sept. 18, 2024.

As the official data partner of the Texas Lyceum, Texas 2036 gathered data on the state of mental health in Texas.

This August, a court order prevented the release of A-F accountability ratings. This marks the second year ratings were blocked by litigation.

The August 2024 President’s Report dives in on our latest report releases, past events and news.

Educate Texas, Texas 2036 and other organizations submitted written testimony on the House Public Education Committee’s interim charge regarding uncertified
educators.

We encourage the committee to further strengthen and leverage R-PEP in the coming legislative session by providing planning and implementation grants.

E3 Alliance, Texas 2036 and 8 more organizations submit written testimony to share positive outcomes and reflections on the implementation of SB 2124 passed during the 88th Legislature.

The Commit Partnership, Texas 2036 and 26 organizations provide written testimony regarding the interim charge related to foundational early literacy
and numeracy outcomes.

Accountability ratings delay denies parents and students opportunity to address career gaps.

Texas 2036 provided written testimony to the Aug. 12, 2024, House Public Education Committee with policy recommendations to better implement the R-PEP program.

The Commit Partnership and 11 partner organizations provided written testimony to the Aug. 12, 2024, House Public Education Committee on implementation of HB 1605 (88-R).

As part of our data-driven handout series, Texas 2036 breaks down the data behind Texas community colleges and how they’re shaping opportunities for students.

The July 2024 President’s Report dives in on our latest report releases, past events and news.

As part of our data-driven handout series, Texas 2036 reviews how big of an impact the oil and gas industry has in Texas.

The June 2024 President’s Report dives in on our latest report releases, past events and news.

This handout was used to support testimony by Texas 2036’s Jeremy Mazur on June 13, 2024 at the Senate Natural Resources and Economic Development Committee hearing.

As part of our data-driven handout series, Texas 2036 reviews how much electric power we’re using, how much we’ll need in the future and what Texas is doing to meet that growing energy demand this summer and beyond.

As part of our data-driven handout series, we take a look at Texas’ prison system to better understand who make up the state’s frontline workers and the inmates and parolees they supervise.

The May 2024 President’s Report dives in on our latest report releases, past events and news.

As part of our data-driven handout series, we take a look at what the data says about what the future has in store for these newly minted graduates as they leave the schoolhouse door.

As part of our data-driven handout series, we explore how Texas is working to reap AI’s many benefits while responsibly managing the technology’s risks.

As part of our data-driven handout series, we take a look at how Texas parents are faring, including where opportunities exist for the state to do better.

The April 2024 President’s Report dives in on our latest report releases, past events and news.

Produced by the Texas State Climatologist at Texas A&M University, Dr. John Nielsen-Gammon, in collaboration with Texas 2036, this updated study details significant increases in 100-degree days, intensifying droughts and heightened urban flooding events.

The latest edition of “Future Trends of Extreme Weather in Texas” reveals a concerning acceleration in extreme weather conditions across the state. The 2024 handout breaks down the top takeaways from the updated report.

In this report, Texas 2036 looked at multiple data sources and gathered lessons from at home and other states in their report on Texas students’ math proficiency.

Texas 2036 looked at multiple data sources and gathered lessons from at home and other states in their report on Texas students’ math proficiency. This handout highlights the top takeaways of the report.

As the official data partner of the Texas Lyceum, Texas 2036 gathered data on the important role that Texas plays in advancing the space sector for the nation — and we attempt to answer this big question: How does Texas compare to other states in this newest race to open the final frontier?

A digital booklet that breaks down who Texas 2036 is and how the nonpartisan nonprofit raises awareness, forges data-driven solutions, thinks strategically and drives change.

Texas 2036 along with Commit, Texas Business Leadership Council, Greater Houston Partnership and Democrats For Education Reform Texas, submitted public comment on Jan. 29, 2024 to propose new HQIM rule changes on House Bill 1605.

Texas 2036 conducted a multi-year study to identify systemic, behavioral and psychological obstacles to Texans having access to Texans gaining affordable coverage.

This handout highlights top takeaways from the “Who Are the Uninsured?” report where Texas 2036 conducted a multi-year study to identify systemic, behavioral and psychological obstacles to Texans having access to Texans gaining affordable coverage.

This one-pager by Texas 2036 dives in on the organization’s supported legislation during the 88th Legislature to bring forward these amendments on water, broadband and state parks, opening the door for greater economic development and enhancing community vitality across the state.

A case study handout by Texas 2036 that breaks down the organization’s process on health care access and affordability in Texas leading up to and during the 88th Legislative Session.

A case study handout by Texas 2036 that breaks down the organization’s process on Texas’ law enforcement data landscape leading up to and during the 88th Legislative Session.

A case study handout by Texas 2036 that breaks down the organization’s process on rethinking community colleges and the workforce of the future leading up to and during the 88th Legislative Session.

A case study handout by Texas 2036 that breaks down its process on securing Texas’ water future leading up to and during the 88th Legislative Session.

A presentation by Texas 2036 at the St. Louis Area Business Coalition on Health’s Annual Conference on health care prices, market consolidation and policy solutions, along with Texas’ story with HB 711.

A one-pager highlighting the importance of early literacy for a student’s later achievement signed by a coalition of education and business organizations.

A presentation by Texas 2036 for the 2023 Society of Actuaries ImpACT Conference on the Affordable Care Act Market dynamics in Texas, past and future.

A presentation by Texas 2036 for the 2023 Society of Actuaries ImpACT Conference on Health Care Price Transparency.

Letter to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs in support the proposed Qualified Allocation Plan rules, which could help expand access to education.

The overall toplines of Texas 2036’s 7th Texas Voter Poll, conducted by Baselice & Associates Inc.

A handout by Texas 2036 highlighting key findings from its 7th Texas Voter Poll part IV about health care in Texas.

A handout by Texas 2036 highlighting key findings from its 7th Texas Voter Poll part III about migration to and from Texas.

The toplines of Texas 2036’s 7th Texas Voter Poll pt. III, conducted by Baselice & Associates Inc.

A letter to the Governor’s office signed by 16 organizations asking to include provisions to improve early literacy outcomes similar to those in House Bill 2162 (88R) if a special session is called.

The toplines of Texas 2036’s 7th Texas Voter Poll pt. I and II, conducted by Baselice & Associates Inc.

A handout by Texas 2036 highlighting key findings from its 7th Texas Voter Poll part II about infrastructure and constitutional amendments.

A press release from Texas 2036 about its 7th Texas Voter Poll. Our second release highlights results that voters across the state are expressing urgency for investments in water, state parks and broadband.

The toplines of Texas 2036’s 7th Texas Voter Poll pt. I, conducted by Baselice & Associates Inc.

A handout by Texas 2036 highlighting key findings from its 7th Texas Voter Poll part I about education.

A press release from Texas 2036 about its 7th Texas Voter Poll. Preliminary results show concern about the prospects for future generations while strong
majorities support elevated academic standards.

A one-pager highlighting how Texas 2036 will focus to improve the state’s water resiliency and security, promote energy expansion, prepare for extreme weather, and embrace technological innovations that can drive future growth. This is one of three 2023-2025 Focus Areas.

A one-pager highlighting how to ensure our state remains the best place to grow a business and raise a family, Texas 2036 will focus on key drivers that impact cost of living and competitiveness: health care and housing. This is one of three 2023-2025 Focus Areas.

A one-pager highlighting how Texas 2036 is pioneering projects to cultivate a resilient, future-ready workforce where more Texans earn a family-sustaining wage as part of its 2023-2025 Focus Areas.

A series of one-pagers highlighting Texas 2036’s three focus areas for 2023-2035: Shaping Tomorrow’s Workforce, Pioneering Pathways to Health and Economic Security, and Building Blocks of the 21st Century.

A letter by the Commit Partnership to the Governor’s office regarding school and education finance in an upcoming special session.

A presentation by Texas 2036 for the National Academy for State Health Policy Annual Conference on consolidation and Texas’ story in passing House Bill 711.

A Legislative Report highlighting the 77 Texas 2036-supported bills passed by the 88th Legislature in 2023 across policy areas of education and workforce, health care, infrastructure, government performance, and justice and safety.

The 2022 Annual Report for Texas 2036.

A Texas 2036-commissioned report by Alexander Research & Consulting addressing long-term, forward-looking trends that will impact workforce demand in the state.

A presentation by the Texas 2036 on continuing teacher policy work from the 88th Legislative Session.

A letter by Good Reason Houston, signed by Texas 2036 and other organizations from across Texas, to the Educational Opportunity and Enrichment Committee regarding academic assessment and accountability, which focuses on student learning and improving student success.

A letter by Good Reason Houston, signed by Texas 2036 and other organizations from across Texas, to the Educational Opportunity and Enrichment Committee regarding academic assessment and accountability, which focuses on student learning and improving student success.

A presentation by Texas 2036 to support oral testimony for the Select Committee on Education Opportunity & Enrichment.

A presentation by Texas 2036 at the Waxman Arnold Congressional Staff Briefing in Washington D.C. on health care prices, market consolidation and policy solutions, along with Texas’ story with HB 711.

A letter of testimony by The Commit Partnership, signed by Texas 2036 and other organizations from across Texas, to the House Select Committee in support of improving student outcomes as well as supporting educators and educational institutions.

A presentation by Texas 2036 on health care price transparency.

A brochure highlighting the top Texas 2036-endorsed bills from the 88th Legislature.

An issue paper by Texas 2036 about key government performance accomplishments in the 88th Legislature, including funds toward strategies that will fuel economic growth, better serve Texas taxpayers, and ensure the state remains financially secure into the future.

An issue paper by Texas 2036 about key justice and safety accomplishments in the 88th Legislature, including data and technology, enhancements on policing, the judiciary, and child welfare.

An issue paper by Texas 2036 about key health care accomplishments in the 88th Legislature, including increasing affordability and access across the state, initiating ambitious reforms to revive and recalibrate health care markets, and improve the efficiency and functioning of safety nets.

An issue paper by Texas 2036 about key infrastructure accomplishments in the 88th Legislature, including water infrastructure and increasing broadband access, enhancing state parks, and expanding the state’s energy portfolio.

An issue paper by Texas 2036 about key education and workforce accomplishments in the 88th Legislature, including reforms in community college finance, strategic expansion of apprenticeship programs, and the further alignment of education-to-workforce outcomes.

Five issue papers by Texas 2036 highlighting key accomplishments in the 88th Legislature.

A letter of testimony by The Commit Partnership signed by Texas 2036 and other organizations from across Texas to Governor Greg Abbott in support of House Bill 1416, which highlights the importance of investing in high-impact tutoring with evidenced-backed ratios for improving student outcomes.

A one-pager by Texas 2036 about how House Bill 1703 would help address these negative workforce development program outcomes, which have been persistent for Texas veterans and others in the latter half of the past decade.

A letter of testimony by The Commit Partnership signed by Texas 2036 and other organizations from across Texas to the Senate Education Committee in support of House Bill 1416, which highlights the importance of investing in high-impact tutoring with evidenced-backed ratios for improving student outcomes.

Quiz that was presented as part of Texas Lyceum’s State of Texas Women Conference April 27-29 in McAllen.

A one-pager by The Coalition for Education Excellence, including Texas 2036, demonstrating how House Bill 1605 promotes student growth and supports Texas teachers.

Written testimony by Texas 2036 about House Bill 4451, which would support more apprenticeships in emerging and high-demand industries.

A letter by Texas 2036 and multiple education organizations, in support of House Bill 2162, which focuses on improving early literacy.

A one-pager by Educate Texas and supporting organizations, including Texas 2036, which highlights why HB 11 advances proven strategies to build a strong and effective teacher workforce.

A presentation by The Coalition for Education Excellence, including Texas 2036, on why teachers support Senate Bill 2565 and House Bill 1605.

Written testimony by Texas 2036 and an education coalition delivered to the House Public Education Committee against HB 4514, which creates opaque A-F letter grades by adding a number of non-academic indicators into the formula.

Written testimony by Texas 2036 and an education coalition delivered to the House Public Education Committee against HB 4402, which would water down the measurements that provide Texas parents insight into performance across grades and subject areas over time.

Written testimony by the Education Trust and 15 organizations delivered to the House Public Education Committee against HB 2615, which lowers the bar for high school graduation and sacrifices the academic rigor necessary for a student’s successful transition into the workforce and/or postsecondary education.

A presentation by Texas 2036 about why a strong educational accountability system matters for Texas students and the future prosperity of the state.

A one-pager by The Coalition for Education Excellence, including Texas 2036, outlining performance outcomes for districts that piloted the use of high-quality instructional materials.

A one-pager by The Coalition for Education Excellence, including Texas 2036, on how Senate Bill 2565 and House Bill 1605 are transforming Texas education through rigorous grade-level curriculum.

A one-page report by multiple chambers of commerce and education organizations in support of SB 1261 and how high-impact tutoring ratios are key to accelerating academic success.

Written testimony by the Commit Partnership delivered to the Senate Education Committee for SB 1261 in light of the effects of COVID-19 on PK-12 learning loss and best practices that exist to accelerate students’ learning.

A one-pager by The Coalition for Education Excellence, including Texas 2036, providing facts and dispelling misconceptions regarding House Bill 1605.

A one-pager by The Coalition for Education Excellence, including Texas 2036, providing facts and dispelling misconceptions regarding Senate Bill 2565.

A one-page policy brief by Texas 2036 about how updating Texas’ Workforce Development Evaluation System would allow for optimization of taxpayer-funded workforce training programs.

A one-pager by The Coalition for Education Excellence, including Texas 2036, in support of Senate Bill 2565 and House Bill 1605, which focuses on high-quality instructional materials and increased academic rigor for Texas students.

A one-pager by Texas 2036 that includes key takeaways and bills to monitor for our major areas of engagement in the 88th Legislature. This handout focuses on public education.

A one-pager by Texas 2036 that includes key takeaways and bills to monitor for our major areas of engagement in the 88th Legislature. This handout focuses on cybersecurity and information technology.

A one-pager by Texas 2036 that includes key takeaways and bills to monitor for our major areas of engagement in the 88th Legislature. This handout focuses on the states broadband efforts.

A one-pager by Texas 2036 that includes key takeaways and bills to monitor for our major areas of engagement in the 88th Legislature. This handout focuses on workforce alignment.

A one-pager by Texas 2036 and Center for Public Finance at Rice University’s Baker Institute of Public Policy that includes key takeaways and bills to monitor for our major areas of engagement in the 88th Legislature. This handout focuses on state parks.

A one-pager by Texas 2036 that includes key takeaways and bills to monitor for our major areas of engagement in the 88th Legislature. This handout focuses on the efficiency and effectiveness of justice.

A one-pager by Texas 2036 that includes key takeaways and bills to monitor for our major areas of engagement in the 88th Legislature. This handout focuses on health and health care.

A one-pager by Texas 2036 that includes key takeaways and bills to monitor for our major areas of engagement in the 88th Legislature. This handout focuses on water infrastructure and management strategies.

A one-pager by Texas 2036 that includes key takeaways and bills to monitor for our major areas of engagement in the 88th Legislature. This handout focuses on energy expansion.

Written testimony by Texas 2036 delivered to the House Select Committee on Health Care Reform in support of HB 711, which addresses anti-competitive contracting and conduct affecting health care provider networks.

A letter by Texas organizations focused on health care, including Texas 2036, in favor of House Bill 711, which helps address the harmful effects of excessive market concentration and market power.

A letter by The Coalition for Education Excellence, including Texas 2036, in favor of House Bill 1605, which focuses on high-quality instructional materials and increased academic rigor for Texas students.

A report by Texas 2036 and George W. Bush Institute that explores how prepared Texas students are for college, career or military after high school and what the state must do to ensure future success.

Written testimony by Texas 2036 to the Texas House Committee on Higher Education in favor of House Bill 8, community college finance reform, and why it matters for Texas’ workforce.

A letter by The Commit Partnership signed by Texas 2036 and other organizations from across Texas to the House Higher Education Committee in support of House Bill 8, which proposes changes to community college finance reform to address workforce challenges.

A press release from Texas 2036 and Texans Care for Children promoting the 162 groups backing efforts to allow mothers to keep their health insurance for a full year after pregnancy.

A handout by Texas 2036 that gives an overview of the organization and its vision.

A Q&A presentation by The Coalition for Education Excellence, including Texas 2036, on understanding the process and current challenges of curriculum development, and on creating a standard curriculum for Texas public schools that maximizes student performance.

A one-page report by Texas 2036 on HB 841 to require case-level data collection to better understand court backlogs.

This handout by Texas 2036 gives an overview of what water infrastructure investments Texas will need to spend more than $150 billion on over the next 50 years.

A press release from Texas 2036 about its sixth Texas Voter Poll: On Texas Independence Day, we give the Legislature a roadmap to support Texans and the concerns central to their daily lives.

A policy brief by Texas 2036 to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on supporting the staff, data, and infrastructure for Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, and Texas Commission on Jail Standards.

A policy brief by Texas 2036 to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on improving court data and IT infrastructure to address backlogs and support of the judiciary.

A handout by Texas 2036 highlighting key findings from its sixth Texas Voter Poll. (This version was updated on March 1 to include part two of the Texas Voter Poll release.)

The toplines of Texas 2036’s sixth Texas Voter Poll, conducted by Baselice & Associates Inc.

The future of Texas – and how Texas legislators can continue to address big looming problems – takes front and center on what Texas voters agree upon in Texas 2036’s sixth Texas Voter Poll.

A policy brief by Texas 2036 to the Senate Finance Committee on improving court data and IT infrastructure to address backlogs and support of the judiciary.

A report by Texas 2036 on how Texas community colleges are uniquely positioned to meet the state’s growing demands for skilled labor through efficient, accessible and affordable pathways for students to earn credentials and ultimately self-sustaining wages.

Testimony to the Senate Committee on Finance Public Community/Junior Colleges hearing in support of funding for community college reform.

A policy brief by Texas 2036 to the Senate Finance Committee on supporting the staff, data, and infrastructure for Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, and Texas Commission on Jail Standards.

A one-page report by Texas 2036 on Texas’ aging, deteriorating water infrastructure and how it threatens economic growth and community vitality.

A report by Texas 2036 and the Texas Alliance of Child and Family Services, who collaborated on in-house data, research and interviews around the question: “How can we improve the data system that tracks vulnerable children in Texas?”

A one-page report highlights the need for modernizing the state’s child welfare IT system, including proposed legislative action and a budget cost estimate.

Texas 2036 and the Texas Alliance of Child and Family Services released a report calling for the state to update the child welfare information system used by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to track case file information, including instances of possible abuse and neglect.

Most of the roughly 5M uninsured Texans already qualify for a government health program or for federal subsidies that would help pay for coverage—but they have not signed up. This groundbreaking, multi-year study aims to find out why.

View and download Texas 2036’s pathway to aligned workforce reforms arrow in 2023.

A one-page report by Texas 2036 on the legislative blueprint for addressing Texas’ water infrastructure needs..

This policy blueprint offers findings and recommendations that seek to both maximize the state’s leverage and deployment of IIJA dollars while using this federal funding opportunity as a catalyst for a new policy framework for addressing Texas’ water infrastructure needs.

A policy brief by Texas 2036 to the House Appropriations Committee on supporting the Texas Commission on law enforcement’s staff and data infrastructure.

Texas 2036 highlights its four priority areas for the 2023 Legislative Session.

Texas 2036 highlights top policy opportunities for the 2023 Legislative Session.

Letter of recommendation to the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission in support of new performance measures that ensure greater accountability and up-to-date evaluation procedures to encourage the development of regional solutions.

A presentation by Texas 2036 and Benchmark Analytics on the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement regarding law enforcement data transparency and accountability.

A summary report by Texas 2036 and Benchmark Analytics on the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement regarding law enforcement data transparency and accountability.

A report by Texas 2036 and Benchmark Analytics on the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement regarding law enforcement data transparency and accountability.

A report by Texas 2036 shows Texas voters across party lines support a road map for future state action in fundamental policy areas.

Texas 2036’s fifth Texas Voter Poll offers a vital perspective on what really matters to Texans, offering leaders a road map for strengthening voter confidence, and presents a clear road map for addressing the priorities across party lines.

Legislative Appropriations Request testimony to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department for preservation of public land for economic and environmental benefit.

Legislative Appropriations Request testimony to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services for continued investment into state IT and cybersecurity.

Legislative Appropriations Request to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for support of staff and expansion of climate control equipment.

Legislative Appropriations Request to the Texas Workforce Commission to improve quality and accessibility of state labor market data.

Legislative Appropriations Request to the Texas Workforce Commission for establishment of industry-recognized apprenticeship programs.

Legislative Appropriations Request to the Texas Workforce Commission for increased access to pre-apprenticeship career pathways.

Legislative Appropriations Request to the Employees Retirement System of Texas to improve the affordability and quality of state employee health care.

Legislative Appropriations Requests to the Office of Court Administration to improve the judicial data and supporting judicial staff.

Legislative Appropriations Request to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for increased support of agency capacity for effective regulation.

Legislative Appropriations Request to the Comptroller of Public Accounts for increased staffing of the broadband development office.

Legislative Appropriations Request to the Railroad Commission to improve regulatory oversight amidst industry changes.

Legislative Appropriations Request to the Texas Water Development Board for expansion of agency capacity to address state water infrastructure needs.

Legislative Appropriations Request to the Texas Advanced Computing Center for increased funding of community college reform.

Legislative Appropriations Request to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas for improvement to the affordability and quality of teacher health care.

Legislative Appropriations Request to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for funding towards higher education innovation and collaboration.

Legislative Appropriations Request to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for modernization of state educational and workforce data infrastructures.

Legislative Appropriations Request to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to ensure data system meets federal standards.

Texas 2036 testimony to the Joint Oversight Committee on investing in information technology improvement.

Texas 2036 testimony to the Texas Commission on Community College Finance on workforce-aligned recommendations.

Texas Reskilling and Upskilling Through Education testimony to the House Committee on Higher Education for Senate Bill 1102.

Texas 2036 testimony to the House Public Education Committee on improving student curriculum in Texas public schools.

Texas 2036 testimony to the House Public Education Committee on how Texas parents are anxious about their child’s education.

A report by multiple chambers of commerce and education organizations on fundamentally improving Texas’ community college finance structure.

A report by the Center for Public Finance at Rice University’s Baker Institute and Texas 2036 on how state parks are rural engines for economic development.

Texas 2036 comments and recommendations on Railroad Commission’s proposed rules for carbon capture and underground storage.

A one-page report by the Center for Public Finance at Rice University’s Baker Institute and Texas 2036 on cybersecurity and IT modernization.

A report by the Center for Public Finance at Rice University’s Baker Institute and Texas 2036 on cybersecurity and IT modernization.

A one-page report by the Center for Public Finance at Rice University’s Baker Institute and Texas 2036 on the economic impacts of severe drought in Texas.

A report by the Center for Public Finance at Rice University’s Baker Institute and Texas 2036 on the economic impacts of severe drought in Texas.

A one-page report by the Center for Public Finance at Rice University’s Baker Institute and Texas 2036 on the economic impacts of severe drought in Texas.

A one-page report by the Center for Public Finance at Rice University’s Baker Institute and Texas 2036 on how state parks are rural engines for economic development.

Texas 2036 testimony to the House Committee on Environmental Regulation in assessing the allocated funds for effective air pollution reduction programs.

Texas 2036 testimony to the Senate Committee on Education regarding teachers frustration with students not being prepared for grade level work.

Texas 2036 testimony to the House Public Education Committee on how students in the Texas school district are performing academically.

Texas 2036 testimony to the Senate Committee on Education and the House Public Education Committee in support for House Bill 3.

Texas 2036 testimony to the House International Relations & Economic Development Committee on workforce initiative.

Texas 2036 testimony to the Senate Committee on Business and Commerce on how remote work provides an opportunity to relieve a rising cost of living.

A report by the Center for Public Finance at Rice University’s Baker Institute and Texas 2036 on expanding broadband access.

A one-page report by the Center for Public Finance at Rice University’s Baker Institute and Texas 2036 on expanding broadband access.

A report by the Center for Public Finance at Rice University’s Baker Institute and Texas 2036 on how to continue energy leadership in the 21st century.

A one-page report by the Center for Public Finance at Rice University’s Baker Institute and Texas 2036 on how to continue energy leadership in the 21st century.

Letter of recommendation to the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission in support of new management action relating to staff, two sets of data as part of a required assessment and addressing water needs during a drought worse than the Drought of Record for planning purposes.

A report highlighting Texas 2036’s fourth Texas Voter Poll, which reflected significant concerns about the state’s energy infrastructure and Texas’ ability to adapt to changing future conditions.

A report highlighting Texas 2036’s fourth Texas Voter Poll, which shows that many of Texas voters’ concerns cross partisan, racial and economic lines.

Letter of recommendation to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality in support of the proposed amendments for expanding the consolidation of
carbon capture and underground storage.

A report by Texas 2036 on federal funding issues during three consecutive special sessions, that helped guide state and local lawmakers to maximize the benefits of these one-time funds, and focused on the importance of data-driven policies to help improve the lives of all Texans.

A report by Texas 2036 that outlines their legislative accomplishments, which focus on six key policy areas during the 87th Texas Legislative Sessions.

Letter of recommendation to the Texas Veterans Commission regarding specificity and clarification of the proposed rule’s language for establishing the Energy Industry Program for Veteran Professional Development.

A report by the Office of the Texas State Climatologist on the assessment of historic and future trends of extreme weather in Texas.

A third Texas voter poll shows that voters want state leaders to take advantage by appropriating federal COVID relief funds and addressing the state’s future.

A look at the results from Texas 2036’s third Texas Voter Poll, conducted by Baselice & Associates Inc.

A policy brief by Texas 2036 and Center for Houston’s Future on the impact of scenarios for future oil prices on our state’s GDP, employment and public education funding.

A report by Texas 2036 and Center for Houston’s Future on the impact of scenarios for future oil prices on our state’s GDP, employment and public education funding.

Letter to Texas Water Development Board Regarding Proposed Amendments to Texas Administrative Codes.

An overview of the results from Texas 2036’s second Texas Voter Poll, conducted by Baselice & Associates Inc.

A report of Texas 2036’s second Texas Voter Poll, which shows that Texas voters are more concerned about the future and say that the legislature needs to take action this year to address the challenges Texas now faces.