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Powering Progress: How Energy Policy Shapes Houston’s Future

6/12/25
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…
Education

School Finance Reform Adds $1 billion-plus to Houston Area Schools

6/11/25
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…
Public Policy

On Tap: The Plan to Add $20 Billion to Texas Water Funding

6/11/25
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…
Public Policy

Building a Resilient Houston: Why Infrastructure Is Everyone’s Business

6/11/25
As Houston continues to grow and evolve, the importance of robust and forward-thinking infrastructure becomes increasingly paramount. The Greater Houston Partnership's Transportation &…
Public Policy

Houston’s Impact in Austin: Legislative Wins from the 89th Session

6/2/25
As the 89th Texas Legislative Session concludes, several key policy measures aligned with the Greater Houston Partnership’s priorities were advanced. With 1 in 4 Texas jobs based in the Houston metro…
Public Policy

Texas Legislature Greenlights $3B Initiative to Advance Dementia Research

5/29/25
Texas lawmakers have passed legislation that could position the state as a global leader in dementia prevention and research.   The passage of Senate Bill 5 establishes the Dementia Prevention and…
Executive Partners