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Investing in the future of Texas: Infrastructure

July 13, 2023
Texas 2036 served as a trusted, data-driven resource for the 88th Legislature on issues that matter most for the future of the state. Here’s a look at how we supported infrastructure legislation. Key Accomplishments: 88th Legislature With an eye on a resilient future, the 88th Legislature made a profound commitment to building the Texas of tomorrow. From improving...

Investing in the future of Texas: Education and workforce

July 13, 2023
Texas 2036 served as a trusted, data-driven resource for the 88th Legislature on issues that matter most for the future of the state. Here’s a look at how we supported education and workforce legislation. Key Accomplishments: 88th Legislature From pioneering reforms in community college finance to the strategic expansion of apprenticeship programs and the further...

Policymakers respond to pressing justice and safety issues in Texas

July 11, 2023

This is a preview of our Texas 2036 newsletter that highlights Texas 2036-endorsed justice and safety legislative investments from the 88th Legislature. To receive this weekly look at our work, sign up here. Investing in the Future of Texas: Justice & Safety 🚔 Taking action: The 88th Legislature responded to pressing justice and safety issues in Texas with…

Understanding HB 8: Bolstering supports for low-income students

July 10, 2023

This is the third installment in the Texas 2036 blog series on House Bill 8, this legislative session’s main effort at overhauling the funding formulas for the state’s community colleges and providing supports for the workforce of the future. We conclude our review of the community college finance reforms in HB 8 by diving into…

Understanding HB 8: Building community colleges’ capacity

July 7, 2023

This is the second installment in the Texas 2036 blog series on House Bill 8, this legislative session’s main effort at overhauling the funding formulas for the state’s community colleges. In an earlier blog, we described in detail the new dynamic funding formulas and how they focus on growth of students’ outcomes and alignment with…

Texas community college funding

Understanding HB 8: The new funding formulas

July 6, 2023

This session, the Texas Legislature adopted the work of the Texas Commission on Community College Finance and transformed the way the state financially supports its community colleges through House Bill 8. Texas 2036 has engaged in the state’s reform efforts by offering testimony both to the TCCCF and the Legislature, helping lead education and business…

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