Houston is one of the nation’s biggest hubs for young professionals, thanks to strong job growth and an affordable cost of living. Between 2020 and 2024, the region added an estimated 240,000 new…
This week, the Partnership highlighted the Texas Legislature’s work to deliver a new pathway for college, career, and military readiness in public schools. House Bill 120 expands programs that enable…
Five years ago, the Partnership released a report highlighting the need to meet demand for middle-skill jobs across the greater Houston area. Since then, Houston’s labor market has continued to heat…
As the global energy landscape continues to evolve, Houston remains at the center of the conversation. The Greater Houston Partnership’s Public Policy Energy Advisory Committee supporting efforts to…
This legislative session, the Governor and state lawmakers prioritized increasing funding for Texas public schools, resulting in a historic $8.5 billion in new funding. The centerpiece is House Bill…
Now that the Texas Legislature has wrapped its regular session, one issue stands at the forefront: water. In 2023, lawmakers created the Texas Water Fund with $1 billion to begin addressing the state…
