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How Well Do You Know Texas?

January 9, 2020

Texas is known for headline-type numbers. We export more products than any other state. We’re growing by 1,000 people a day. Texas has the 10th-largest economy in the world. Etc. But to really know Texas’ story, dig inside the numbers. Yes, we have the second-largest population in the country, with 28 million people. And 85...

Texas 2036 founder Tom Luce on education in Texas, and why the business community needs to help

January 8, 2020

One morning 20 years from now, a doctor at MD Anderson will wake up, get her 6-year-old son ready for school and drive them both to her work. She’ll drop him off downstairs, where there’s a K-12 school funded by area corporations that has a curriculum designed by the likes of Exxon Mobil Corp., Occidental...

Starting a New Decade

January 1, 2020

20201836Happy New Year, Texas! The dawn of a new year comes with a glow of optimism that Texans recognize. It’s a new beginning — a chance to start fresh, to take on new the challenges, and to step into the future. This represents a pivotal decade for Texas, one that will help set the direction for...

Commentary: Education is the key to the future of Texas

December 30, 2019

It’s hard to reflect on the past decade — or look to the next one — without considering Texas’ role in both. The past 10 years have brought Texas dramatic growth. Today, more than one in 10 Americans calls Texas home. But prosperity requires work, and the next 10 years hinge on Texas’ ability to...

Texas needs to stay innovative, says this nonprofit leader

December 24, 2019

It’s no accident that Texas has one of the strongest economies in the world. Generations of leaders have built and sustained a business climate that welcomes investment and innovation without allowing burdensome regulations and high taxes to get in the way. Because Texas welcomes job creation and offers families a great quality of life, our...

The Magic of The Holidays