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Bill Analysis: The Texas House Omnibus School Finance Bill (HB 2)

3/5/25
This week, the House Public Education Committee held two hearings on its omnibus school finance proposal, House Bill 2 (HB 2). Chairman Brad Buckley has indicated the committee plans to vote on HB 2…
Public Policy

Inside Texas' Proposed Funding for Water Infrastructure

2/20/25
Texas Sen. Charles Perry has a lot to say about water. As the Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs Chairman, he leads the upper chambers' efforts to prioritize water resources.…
Public Policy

Texas House Members Receive Committee Assignments

2/13/25
Speaker Dustin Burrows released committee assignments for House Members on Thursday, taking the next step in the legislative session. Committees will likely get organized quickly, especially those…
Economic Development

Abbott Names Water Infrastructure, Workforce Development Among Priorities in State of the State Address

2/3/25
Governor Greg Abbott named two of the Greater Houston Partnership’s Executive Priorities as emergency items for the Texas Legislature during his State of the State address Sunday. The governor said…
Economic Development

Texas Lawmakers Prioritize Economic Growth with New Committees

1/30/25
Every Texas legislative session brings something new: bold policies, fresh faces on the chamber floor, or, in this case, a new focus on making the Texas economy bigger and better. This year, the…
Public Policy

Why Water Infrastructure is Key to Economic Growth and Competitiveness

1/9/25
Following the success of the Texas Water Fund initiative in the 88th Texas Legislative Session, voters overwhelmingly supported the constitutional amendment to fund $1 billion in water infrastructure…
Executive Partners