The Texas Permanent School Fund (PSF), the state’s investment fund for public schools, received preliminary authorization today for a record distribution to Texas public schools, increasing funding available for public schools by $512 million over the previous biennial distribution. This record distribution comes as a result of investment returns that are outperforming expectations. According to…
Braided funding involves combining two or more sources (or “streams”) of funding to support a single program or activity. With braided funding, programs combine funds from multiple sources to support a single purpose, but the individual funding streams that are braided together maintain their separate identities and reporting requirements. Managing braided funding therefore requires administrative…
With the ACA Marketplace open enrollment now underway, Texas 2036 is calling attention to the affordability of health insurance for millions of Texans. This enrollment period, which runs through January 15, 2025, offers an unprecedented opportunity for uninsured Texans to secure free or low-cost coverage. Texas continues to have the highest uninsured rate in the…
Texas 2036 commends the Texas State Board of Education’s preliminary approval of high quality math instructional materials today as an essential step to strengthen math instruction and provide students with the skills they need to succeed in the modern economy. “This decision by the State Board of Education reflects a commitment to improving outcomes for…
New investments in Texas’ water supply and infrastructure constitute vital “growth insurance” needed to secure the continued dynamism of the state’s economy even when faced with the multiple challenges presented by a multi-year drought. Here are some key figures to consider: $2 billion — Current annual cost of revenue lost from utility systems just to…
In 2023, the Texas Legislature adopted Budget Rider 51 as part of its biennial statewide budget, directing the Tri-Agency Workforce Initiative to identify funds that may be streamlined and coordinated to increase the availability of work-based learning (WBL) and apprenticeship programs. As directed by the rider, on Aug. 31, 2024, the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC),…