Today, employers and business organizations voiced their concerns over the impact of a lawsuit filed by Texas school districts which seeks to delay the release of school district performance scores. This data, which makes up the state’s A-F accountability system, is designed to show parents, students, businesses and taxpayers how well schools are preparing students…
This is a preview of our Texas 2036 newsletter taking a deep dive into the state’s powerhouses of opportunity — its community colleges. To receive this weekly look at our work, sign up here. Texas community colleges: Shaping tomorrow’s opportunities Today’s community colleges have been undergoing a remarkable transformation, evolving in tandem with students’ interests, community…
This is a preview of our Texas 2036 newsletter taking a deep dive into the state’s many lakes and rivers. To receive this weekly look at our work, sign up here. Texas lakes and rivers: What you need to know Texas has 196 major lakes, located among 15 river basins. It also has eight coastal…
This is a preview of our Texas 2036 newsletter taking a deep dive into how we’re using data to guide us through the state’s uncertain future. To receive this weekly look at our work, sign up here. When the future is uncertain, data can be our guide The past doesn’t predict the future, and knowing what’s…
This is a preview of our Texas 2036 newsletter taking a deep dive into how the Texas oil and gas industry is powering the state and keeping the nation and the world running. To receive this weekly look at our work, sign up here. Texas Oil and Gas: Keeping the World Running With a $751…
The volume of Texas’ energy production continues to surge into record-breaking territory as the state makes outsized contributions to the nation’s overall production. According to U.S. Energy Information Administration data from 2023, Texas accounts for 42% of U.S. oil production, 27% of natural gas production, 22% of wind energy generation, and 17% of solar energy…