Nearly 100 years ago, a state meteorologist famously proclaimed that “Texas is the land of perennial drought, broken by the occasional devastating flood.” While the consequences of drought, and the need to develop water supplies are well understood, the problem and peril of floods is sometimes overlooked. The Hill Country Floods of 2025 provided another…
This is a preview of our Texas 2036 newsletter with a look at the primaries — what is on the ballot, who is voting and why these elections matter. To receive this weekly look at our work, sign up here. How Texas Primaries Shape the State In Texas, many of the most decisive elections happen…
Last week, the Texas House Committee on Natural Resources held a lengthy hearing on groundwater resources and management. This was the second extensive hearing that the committee held on this subject this legislative interim. There are several reasons why the committee has spent considerable time on groundwater. For starters, the water beneath our feet often…
This is a preview of our Texas 2036 newsletter with a look at how we can use data to the anticipate the trends shaping Texas’ workforce of the future. To receive this weekly look at our work, sign up here. Is Texas ready to produce the future workforce? Source: Austin Community College Today’s labor market…
This is a preview of our Texas 2036 newsletter with your guide to building out Texas’ resilience playbook. To receive this weekly look at our work, sign up here. The Next Step in Texas’ Resilience Playbook Photo credit (left to right): Courtney Sacco/Texas A&M AgriLife Marketing & Communications; Texas A&M Forest Service; Sam Craft/Texas A&M…
Texas 2036 Infrastructure and Natural Resources Policy Director Jeremy Mazur submitted a comment letter on Tuesday to the Texas Water Development Board with recommendations for the agency’s proposed implementation plan for HB 500 (89-R). Texas 2036 testified in favor of HB 500 in committee during the regular session. Here is his submitted comment letter: Thank…