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Alternative Credentialing Programs Have the Potential to Help Texas Meet Its Workforce Needs

March 10, 2021

Postsecondary degrees and credentials matter more than ever to attaining a stable, decent-paying job. At the height of the pandemic in April, 18% of Americans with a high school diploma or less were unemployed. For those with a bachelor’s degree, that figure was only 8%. But while degrees and credentials are critically important, they remain...

Weathering the Storm: Securing Texas’ Energy Infrastructure Against Future Disasters

March 9, 2021

February’s winter storm left millions of Texas in the cold and dark during the worst power blackouts in recent memory. Texans were understandably furious as critical infrastructure failed statewide. And political groups of all stripes predictably tried to capitalize on the situation. But we need to rise above politics if we are going to make...

Why is Health Insurance Unaffordable for Many Texans Today

February 8, 2021

Health care in Texas is broken. For many, insurance is unaffordable — to the point of being unobtainable. For others, even those with insurance, the costs of premiums and care are unsustainable. Average annual premiums to cover a family on employer plans (the most common way insured Texans are covered) are over $20,000 — that’s one-third...

Legislative Agenda for the 87th Texas Legislative Session

November 20, 2020

The 87th Texas Legislative Session is scheduled to begin in 54 days. And we’re excited. In June, you saw our strategic framework, which sets out 36 strategic goals across policy areas that are vital for the long-term prosperity and success of Texas. Yesterday, we announced our 2021 legislative agenda, which focuses in on six key policy areas that we...

New Data Reveals Concerning Trends in Texas Public Schools Regarding Student Enrollment and Engagement

October 21, 2020

Quarter of a Million Students Missing from Texas Public Schools According to a new analysis of public data by Texas 2036, almost 250,000 students, representing four percent or more of all Texas students, are missing from Texas schools, and only two out of every five Texas students are receiving in-person instruction. Based on a review...

Health care system reform called for

October 21, 2020