Greater Houston Partnership

Texas lawmakers are pushing for a $10B increase in education funding, with proposals to raise teacher pay, expand Pre-K and improve early childhood literacy. 🏫Read the latest updates: https://ow.ly/1GU150Vmrey

Texas lawmakers are considering a bill to create a funding account for the Ike Dike, a coastal barrier system to protect the Houston region from hurricane storm surges. The $57B project was authorized by Congress in 2022 but still awaits significant federal funding. ➡️Read more: https://ow.ly/weFI50VmeUg

A six-figure salary goes further in Houston than in many other major U.S. cities, ranking ninth in SmartAsset’s latest study. After taxes and adjusting for cost of living, a $100,000 salary in Houston is worth $83,343—over $6,000 more than in Dallas. ➡️Read more: https://ow.ly/PJBS50VmezX

Houston is internationally recognized as a performing and visual arts mecca with hundreds of institutions across the region dedicated to artistic expression through a multitude of mediums. 🎭Explore the arts in Houston: https://ow.ly/VYFE50VlAHS

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is a Texas-sized tradition of country culture. With over 2.5 million attendees, the event generates significant tourism, supports local businesses and funds over $14 million in scholarships. 🐎Read more: https://ow.ly/I9OO50VltJH

Beyond investing in our mission, members drive the Partnership’s work through active engagement to make Houston the best place to live, work, and build a business. ⭐Dive into Houston’s long-term success: https://ow.ly/VF1650Vl54M

Partnership members are making moves across industries, including Axiom Space's new commercial space station, NRG Energy’s $560M acquisition of power-generation facilities and Rice University’s new Moody Center Complex for Student Life. ➡️See updates: https://ow.ly/4Kw650VkRkr

Research & Development is a key driver for company growth and for creating new industries. A new study by Texans for Innovation highlights why #txlege lawmakers should extend & improve its R&D incentives to keep our economy growing. ➡️Read more: https://ow.ly/PCty50VkcBv

Skills-first hiring is the future, and Houston is leading the way. The Jobs That Mobilize framework equips employers with actionable data to better understand the specific skills required for success, creating a more inclusive and effective workforce. Employers can now access clear skill profiles, identify untapped talent pools, and create pathways for advancement—ensuring they don’t just hire workers, but grow them into skilled leaders for tomorrow. This comprehensive framework was developed in close partnership between the Partnership's UpSkill Houston, The Burning Glass Institute and with the insight of local employers and community leaders. ➡️Read the report: https://ow.ly/JGvn50VkH4U

Bionova Scientific’s $100 million biotechnology facility in The Woodlands is moving forward, with construction set to begin soon. The 70,000-square-foot site will support plasmid DNA and viral vector manufacturing, further strengthening the region’s life sciences sector. 🧬Read more: https://ow.ly/fMBI50VjWUo