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Texas’ next giant leap in space

September 23, 2022
As Texas celebrates the 60th anniversary of NASA’s Johnson Space Center this year, we are reminded of the historic role the state played in pioneering our nation’s space exploration. On the heels of this milestone, the Texas House Appropriations Committee discussed the future of the Texas space economy during its hearing earlier this month.  Estimated...

From the Ogallala Aquifer to energy, explore Texas’ Panhandle

September 21, 2022
This is a preview of our Texas 2036 newsletter about the Texas Panhandle, from the Ogallala Aquifer to the agriculture industry. To receive this weekly highlight of our work, sign up here. Getting to Know the Texas Panhandle 🤠  Last week, we attended the Texas Lyceum’s conference, “Sustainability of Texas Communities,” in Amarillo. As the organization’s official data partner,...
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Natural gas: Important for energy needs and security

September 15, 2022
The following remarks about natural gas were delivered by Texas 2036 Senior Policy Advisor Jeremy Mazur to the Texas Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Economic Development on Sept. 15, 2022. I want to start by emphasizing the importance of natural gas for both domestic energy needs and global energy security. We know that natural...

Texas’ extreme weather calls for action

September 13, 2022
This is a preview of our Texas 2036 newsletter about extreme weather in Texas. To receive this weekly highlight of our work, sign up here. Extreme heat, exceptional drought, increased wildfire risk, intensifying flooding—Texas has had more than its fair share of wild weather this year. What does this mean for Texans? From the state’s failing water...

Support for community college finance recommendations

September 12, 2022
The following written testimony about workforce-aligned recommendations by Texas 2036 Policy Advisor Renzo Soto was delivered to the Texas Commission on Community College Finance on Sept. 12, 2022. What to know: Texas 2036 firmly supports the recommendations of the Texas Commission on Community College Finance that deliver value to students and employers. Ensuring that Texans...

Water crisis in Jackson, Miss. can happen in Texas

September 9, 2022
A catastrophic water system failure in Jackson, Mississippi has gripped national headlines. There, the confluence of liabilities, including a deteriorating water system, extreme weather and chronic underfunding, precipitated the collapse of the city’s public water system. City residents and businesses, suffering the indignities of dry taps, turned to bottled water as their only water source....
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