Texas 2036

The phrase "Texas can defy" is a pretty useful phrase for everything from its size (I'm a 9 hour drive from home, still in the same state, and that's not even close to being the longest intra-state drive) to its shifting demographics. Grateful to the George W. Bush Presidential Center for allowing me to contribute to the latest issue of its journal, The Catalyst, and share many of the important issues we are working on every day at Texas 2036 to turn challenges into opportunities for all Texans. https://lnkd.in/g3BxZMfy

These five Texas agencies account for more than 70% of the state agencies’ workforce. #txworkforce #txlege Learn more about how Texas state agencies work by checking out the latest LinkedIn newsletter 👉 https://lnkd.in/gRd3YKRd

"Texas’ relatively young population could represent a great economic boon by offering a large workforce and consumer base," said Texas 2036's Justin Coppedge. "To take advantage of it, however, Texans will need the right education for the jobs available, and those jobs must pay family-sustaining wages – two things the state already struggles to provide for native Texans." Read more from Justin in his piece in The Catalyst by The Bush Center: https://bit.ly/3U3kkT0

How well do you know Texas' state agencies? #txlege This week in our Issues and Action newsletter, we explain the structure, functions and key players in state government to give you a clearer picture of the agencies and state employees who provide Texans with essential services.

Our VCD series returns after a short summer break. Please join us for a conversation with Duke Reiter from Ten Across to learn his organization's experience with partnering with states in the southern U.S. to address extreme heat and water management, and how other policy organizations can build coalitions, foster optimism, and collaborate with peer states to drive toward policy change.

What an incredible day to be in #ElPaso, Texas! 💪 Texas 2036 and the Texas 2036 Board of Directors are thrilled to hold our Biannual Board Meeting in the Sun City today. While in town, our team and board of directors had the opportunity to enjoy the El Paso Locomotive FC game yesterday and connect with local leaders in El Paso. Who you can spot in our photos (clockwise from left to right): 🌟 President and CEO David Leebron talking to our board, staff and local leaders at the FC game 🌟 Executive Vice President A.J. Rodriguez and The University of Texas at El Paso President Heather Wilson 🌟 Senior Director of Development Margaret Weinkauf and Vice President of Communications Merrill Davis 🌟Texas 2036 board member Peter Rodriguez and Vice President of Data and Analytics Holly Heard 🌟Texas 2036 board member Bob Campbell and Senior Vice President of Strategy and Operations Justin Coppedge

If you're a data analyst with experience in education & workforce, health care, or other areas relevant to our policy priorities, Texas 2036 is #hiring! Please check out our job ad and consider applying. https://lnkd.in/gE6QU_ch

Our Texas 2036 team is on their way to #ElPaso for our biannual Board Meeting! We're kicking off each day with an El Paso #data fact. Can you guess the right answer?

Early Bird Registration Deadline (October 11) is approaching for the Preview of the 89th Legislative Session Power Lunch on October 22 at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Round Rock! Get connected in the business community and hear more around the upcoming 89th Legislative Session during an informative panel discussion featuring Megan Mauro (Texas Association of Business), Craig Casselberry (Quorum Public Affairs, Inc.), and Jordan Wat (Texas 2036) moderated by our Business Climate Chair, Tammy Marcell (Republic Services). Primary Panel Discussion Topics Include: • 💰 Texas Biennial Budget • ⚡ Power & The Grid • 💧 Water Resources • 🛣 Highways & Road Investments • 📚 K-12 Education • 🎓Higher Education & Workforce • 🏗️ Economic Development Early bird gets the reduced registration price at the link below! 🔗: https://lnkd.in/gzj4MH-u

Texas 2036 is heading out to #ElPaso this week for our biannual Board Meeting. 👋 Our team is eager to head to Sun City as we use data to tackle the water, education, workforce and health care challenges important to the future of El Paso and all of Texas.