The 88th Legislature had good reasons to tackle Texas’ water infrastructure challenges. Prolonged drought conditions afflicting much of the state throughout 2022 combined with high-profile stories about failing water systems to heighten voters’ interest in seeing water problems fixed. According to Texas 2036 poll data, 82% of voters supported added spending on developing water supplies,…
This is a preview of our Texas 2036 newsletter that highlights policy from the 88th Legislature supported by Texas 2036. To receive this weekly look at our work, sign up here. Texas lawmakers took vital strides, laying a robust foundation for the future of our state during the 2023 legislative session. Here’s an overview. Highlights from…
This session’s key legislation addressing commercial growth and innovation in the Texas space industry passed the Legislature and is awaiting the governor’s signature. Here’s what you need to know about House Bill 3447, authored by Rep. Greg Bonnen, R-Friendswood, and sponsored in the Senate by Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston. HB 3447 creates two entities —…
The gavel has come down on the 88th regular legislative session, and we focus this week on what lawmakers accomplished on fostering transparency and accountability in law enforcement. Building confidence in law enforcement Lawmakers took important steps this legislative session toward improving public confidence in law enforcement with the passage of a package of reforms…
Lawmakers took important steps this legislative session toward improving public confidence in law enforcement with the passage of a package of reforms aimed at increasing transparency and accountability at the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, the state agency responsible for licensing and certifying the nearly 115,000 peace officers, county jailers, telecommunicators and school marshals statewide….
The Texas House and Senate have passed the General Appropriations Act, House Bill 1, and the supplemental appropriations bill, Senate Bill 30. The state leveraged a historic budget surplus to invest into the future of Texas. Across many of these investments, the Legislature was resoundingly clear that the development of a long-term skilled workforce is…