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Texas’ Future in Innovation: Why Extending the R&D Tax Credit is Essential

3/18/25
Texas continues to position itself as a national leader in business innovation and technology. However, the Lone Star State is risking that position if lawmakers allow a Research & Development…
Public Policy

Deep Dive: Texas Lawmakers' Plans for Water Infrastructure Funding

3/14/25
Texas lawmakers are moving forward with securing the state's long-term water future with sweeping new legislation aimed at increasing water availability and funding critical infrastructure…
Education

Bill Analysis: Senate's Bi-partisan Teacher Pay Incentive Program (SB 26)

3/5/25
While the House Public Education Committee discusses its comprehensive school finance reform, the Senate addresses teacher pay incentives as a stand-alone measure. Senate Bill 26 (SB 26) was swiftly…
Public Policy

2025 Washington, D.C. Fly-In: Advancing Houston’s Priorities on Capitol Hill

3/5/25
The Greater Houston Partnership’s 2025 D.C. Fly-In brought together an 80-member delegation of Houston’s business and civic leaders to advocate for policies that will strengthen our region and keep…
Education

Bill Analysis: The Texas House Omnibus School Finance Bill (HB 2)

3/5/25
This week, the House Public Education Committee held two hearings on its omnibus school finance proposal, House Bill 2 (HB 2). Chairman Brad Buckley has indicated the committee plans to vote on HB 2…
Public Policy

Inside Texas' Proposed Funding for Water Infrastructure

2/20/25
Texas Sen. Charles Perry has a lot to say about water. As the Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs Chairman, he leads the upper chambers' efforts to prioritize water resources.…
Executive Partners