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Key Takeaways from the Partnership’s Public Policy Kickoff Meeting

3/31/25
The Greater Houston Partnership recently convened members from all seven of its public policy advisory committees for a joint kickoff meeting that set the stage for our 2025 advocacy efforts. The…
Public Policy

Texas Senate Passes its 2026-27 Budget Proposal

3/27/25
On Tuesday, the Texas Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), its version of the state budget proposal for the next two years. Senator Joan Huffman outlined the priority funding and key…
Public Policy

Lawmakers Eye Texas High Schools for Workforce Solutions

3/19/25
Texas is a global powerhouse, and Houston is the welcoming committee for many companies looking to settle in the Lone Star State. The strength of our workforce is one key issue that continues to…
Education

Education Policies Moving in the Legislature

3/19/25
Education policy is often at center stage in the Texas Legislature. This session, lawmakers are teeing up another slate of bills that could contend with 2019’s sweeping bipartisan effort to reform…
Public Policy

An Update on Water Policies in the Texas Legislature

3/19/25
In 2023, Texas had one of the best legislative sessions in modern history for water policy. The 89th Texas Legislature wants to take that to another level by increasing funding and implementing…
Public Policy

Texas’ Future in Innovation: Why Extending the R&D Tax Credit is Essential

3/18/25
Texas continues to position itself as a national leader in business innovation and technology. However, the Lone Star State is risking that position if lawmakers allow a Research & Development…
Executive Partners