June 26, 2026
Reeve Bull on How Virginia Used AI to Help Save $1.4B for Residents and Businesses
Government regulations rarely disappear once they're created, even as industries, technology and the public demands change.
Featured Profiles
June 23, 2026
Dr. Lori Teller on Texas’ Fight with the Screwworm
State and federal officials are working to stop the spread of the New World screwworm while veterinarians are monitoring animals for signs of infestation, treating sick animals, and helping contain further outbreaks.
June 17, 2026
Dan Huberty Has Always Had a Plan
Economic downturns, political battles, and even a global pandemic have forced many leaders to reinvent themselves.
June 12, 2026
Rep. Mitch Little Encourages Market-Based Solutions for the Texas Criminal Justice System
Texas lawmakers will address public safety concerns in the 2027 legislative session, as well as new areas of focus, including fraud prevention to access to legal services in rural communities.
June 5, 2026
Rep. Don McLaughlin Wants to Strengthen School Safety and Law Enforcement
The Robb Elementary School shooting shocked Texas and exposed failures in systems to protect children from school shootings.
June 3, 2026
Mason Ayer on Leading An Iconic Austin Restaurant Into Its Next Chapter
Many longtime institutions in Austin, Texas, have disappeared, but Kerbey Lane Cafe has adapted while maintaining the culture that helped make it an Austin staple.
June 2, 2026
Dr. Wynn Rosser and John Hryhorchuk on Aligning Human Capital With the Industries of the Future
The intersection of education, workforce development, and economic opportunity is driving a fundamental shift in how Texas defines and scales human capital.
May 26, 2026
Moving From Good Intentions to Scale: Laura Arnold and David Leebron on the Science of Long-Term Policy Outcomes
Every two years, Texas lawmakers descend upon Austin for a pressure-packed 140 days to consider thousands of bills on hundreds of complex issues.
May 20, 2026
John Paul DeJoria on Building Billion-Dollar Businesses From Nothing
Texas has produced some of America’s best entrepreneurs, though few stories rival the journey of John Paul DeJoria.
May 20, 2026
Chairman Brad Buckley on Declining Enrollment and the Future of Texas Schools
Texas public schools face declining enrollment, lingering learning loss from the pandemic closures, and now artificial intelligence in classrooms.
May 19, 2026
Tracee Bentley and Jordan Wat on Whether the Permian Basin Can Continue to Power the State and Build Communities That Last
The sprawling horizon of West Texas is a region defined by its flat terrain and sweeping vistas.
May 12, 2026
Jeremy Martin Says Austin Must Balance Growth With Infrastructure and Affordability
Central Texas continues to grow rapidly, bringing new opportunity along with continued pressures on housing, infrastructure, and resources.