New research by Rice University’s Baker Institute, supported by Texas 2036, examines the prospect of expanding high-speed internet access in Texas with different technologies, including low-Earth orbit satellites.
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Texas could be on the cusp of an energy expansion
New research by Rice University’s Baker Institute, supported by Texas 2036, demonstrates that emerging technologies such as geothermal energy, hydrogen and carbon capture present unique energy opportunities for Texas.
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Maximizing the workforce potential of Texas community colleges
By A.J. Rodriguez and Glenn Hamer for TEXAS 2036Glenn Hamer is president and CEO of the Texas Association of Business. A.J. Rodriguez is executive vice president of Texas 2036.Texas’ economy has been declared open again after the COVID-19 pandemic. But many employers and customers seeking timely services or goods are learning that we need more skilled people in […]
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Without a Lone Star space plan, Texas will lose its advantage
By Texas 2036Margaret Spellings is CEO and President of Texas 2036 and former Secretary of Education. Retired Colonel Tim Kopra is Vice President for Robotics and Space Operations at MDA. Mayor Trey Mendez represents the City of Brownsville. Maynard Holt is CEO of Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co.Last month, just outside of Van Horn, four […]
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Extreme weather trends should drive change in state thinking
By John Hryhorchuk and Jeremy Mazur TEXAS 2036John Hryhorchuk is vice president of policy at Texas 2036. Jeremy Mazur is senior policy advisor for natural resources at Texas 2036.Few things unite Texans like the shared experience of Texas weather. We can all agree that Texas summers are hot, our droughts are frequent, and Texas-sized storms […]
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Building back equitable economic opportunity for Texas
SB1622 and HB3767 will be key to ensuring that all Texans have the opportunity to grow, thrive and attain a good paying job.
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Texas leaders followed their playbook in 2019. Will they do so this year?
Texas’ 2019 legislative session was one of the most productive in recent years. To quote the Lieutenant Governor, it was the “Super Bowl of Legislative Sessions,” and voters noticed. Well, it’s Super Bowl time again. Will they follow the same playbook?
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A new way to keep Texas “business-friendly”
By Margaret Spellings, PRESIDENT AND CEO OF TEXAS 2036This time last year, Texas was wrapping up a year of record low unemployment and job growth in which nearly 1,000 jobs were being added every day. Economic growth seemed limitless, driven by a business-friendly climate and a relatively stable energy market. Fast forward a year: 2020 […]
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Celebrating Our #TribFest20 Anniversary … with Data
Without data, you’re just a person with an opinion. So, Texas 2036 partnered with
The Texas Tribune on our FAST FACTS video series, illuminating big issues facing Texas.
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Immediate challenges shouldn’t stop Texas from planning for the future
Our future hinges on how well we prepare Texans for the opportunities and challenges we know are coming. That’s why Texas 2036 — the data-driven nonprofit group we lead — created “Shaping Our Future,” a strategic framework that takes a comprehensive look at the forces and issues defining the future of Texas.