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Abbott Names Water Infrastructure, Workforce Development Among Priorities in State of the State Address

2/3/25
Governor Greg Abbott named two of the Greater Houston Partnership’s Executive Priorities as emergency items for the Texas Legislature during his State of the State address Sunday. The governor said…
Economic Development

Texas Lawmakers Prioritize Economic Growth with New Committees

1/30/25
Every Texas legislative session brings something new: bold policies, fresh faces on the chamber floor, or, in this case, a new focus on making the Texas economy bigger and better. This year, the…
Public Policy

Why Water Infrastructure is Key to Economic Growth and Competitiveness

1/9/25
Following the success of the Texas Water Fund initiative in the 88th Texas Legislative Session, voters overwhelmingly supported the constitutional amendment to fund $1 billion in water infrastructure…
Education

A Guide to Public Education Policy Ahead of Texas' 2025 Legislative Session

1/9/25
One of the key components of the "Texas Miracle" has always been a robust public education system. That’s why continuing to improve funding for education and strengthening the accountability system…
Public Policy

Fresh Faces from Houston in the Texas Legislature

1/9/25
It’s January in an odd-numbered year in Texas, meaning a freshman class of lawmakers is getting ready to take seats in Austin. To catch you up ahead of the 89th Texas Legislature swearing-in on…
Economic Development

Houston Day: Bridging Houston and Texas Lawmakers

12/20/24
What does it take to showcase Houston’s extraordinary contributions to Texas? For the Greater Houston Partnership, the answer was Houston Day. The transformative event gave state legislators a…
Executive Partners