Henry Cisneros and AJ Rodriguez on why Megaregions are the key to Texas’ next economic boom
In the middle of the rapid growth of Texas, a new titan is emerging.
In the middle of the rapid growth of Texas, a new titan is emerging.
The Texas economic landscape is currently defined by a striking contradiction: the state is adding jobs faster than almost anywhere else in the nation, yet it faces a persistent challenge in ensuring its own people are prepared to fill them.
The success of the Texas education system is not just important to Texans, it is a matter of national economic consequence: one in ten American children is currently being educated in a Texas classroom.
Local government affects Texans more directly than almost any other level of public life, yet much of what cities, counties, transit agencies, and special districts do remain buried in dense budgets and hard-to-access public records.
Property taxes remain one of the most important issues in Texas politics as lawmakers face mounting pressure to deliver lasting relief while maintaining essential public services.
As Texas approaches its bicentennial in 2036, the state's economic trajectory is increasingly defined by its emergence as a global hub for technological advancement.
Texas has built a national reputation as a place where businesses can grow, invest, and hire, yet that standing requires intentional cultivation.
Texas lawmakers have launched one of the largest education savings account programs in the country, igniting celebration among school choice advocates and fierce resistance from critics.
State officials and energy companies have advanced plans to build high-voltage transmission lines across roughly 4,000 miles of private lands in Texas.
In the sprawling, sun-drenched concrete of Austin, Texas, a city currently undergoing a violent metamorphosis from a college town into a global sports titan, Christo van Rensburg is looking for blood.