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East Texas: The region at a glance

November 3, 2022

As the official data partner for the Texas Lyceum, we are helping to set the stage with some key facts for its conference, “Behind the Pine Curtain: The Opportunities and Future of the Heart of East Texas,” on Nov. 3–5. Find some of that data below.  But first, what makes up East Texas? East Texas…

How did your region respond in the Texas Voter Poll?

October 28, 2022

Earlier this month, Texas 2036 released results of our latest statewide Texas Voter Poll. There is broad agreement on a range of issues and a widespread concern about the future of Texas. The dashboard below depicts a regional breakdown of poll responses. Select any question or topic from the drop-down menu and results for each of…

Why 5 million Texans are uninsured: New study

October 27, 2022

Initial findings put spotlight on the challenges the uninsured face Most of the roughly five million uninsured Texans already qualify for a government health program or for federal subsidies that would help pay for coverage — but they have not signed up. Texas 2036 has launched a groundbreaking, multi-year study to find out why. The…

The Nation’s Report Card: A look at Texas’ scores

October 27, 2022
This is a preview of our Texas 2036 newsletter about the Nation’s Report Card results. To receive this weekly highlight of our work, sign up here. The Nation’s Report Card: Texas’ Scores 📚 Setting the Scene: On Monday, Oct. 24, the National Assessment of Educational Progress, better known as the Nation’s Report Card, released its results...

Uninsured Texans: Who are they?

October 20, 2022

This is a preview of our Texas 2036 newsletter about uninsured Texans. To receive this weekly highlight of our work, sign up here. Who Are the Uninsured in Texas? 💊 Did You Know: Roughly five million Texans are uninsured. Texas has the nation’s highest uninsured rate—about 18% in 2021, compared to the national average of 8.6%. Closing…

Texans fear of losing access to water is already here

October 19, 2022
An aging water main snapped in Odessa. Drought conditions decimated groundwater supplies to the town of Concan. Millions of Texans lived without water for days when complications from Winter Storm Uri left household taps dry. While Thursday, Oct. 20, marks the eighth annual Imagine a Day Without Water, too many Texans have already been forced...
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