Brad Johnson on growth and the tradeoffs facing Texas
Texas entered the past legislative cycle with mounting pressure from population growth, industrial expansion, and long-deferred infrastructure needs.
Texas entered the past legislative cycle with mounting pressure from population growth, industrial expansion, and long-deferred infrastructure needs.
Texas health care is facing pressure from rapid growth, long travel distances, and the nation’s highest uninsured rate.
Texas policymakers are growing increasingly concerned about housing costs in the state.
Climbing beef prices in Texas have caused significant debates over beef imports, water, and new technologies that may reshape the ranching industry.
Major changes are coming to public education in Texas as lawmakers have made adjustments to the education system, including school choice, special education funding, and how to support students with dyslexia.
Texas is facing a growing energy challenge as AI, data centers, and crypto mining drive electricity demand to new highs.
Texans want to know how officials spend public money, make decisions, and respond to challenges that face the state.
Texas is racing to meet soaring electricity demand from population growth and, now, a desire by the state to welcome energy-hungry data centers.
For years, Texas has grappled with the effects of plastic waste in its public spaces, water ways, and in neighborhoods.