Texas 2036

Texas 2036
Founder(s)Tom Luce
Established2018
FocusTexas public policy
PresidentDavid Leebron
Address3963 Maple Ave, Ste 290
Dallas, TX 75219
Location
Dallas
,
Texas
Websitewww.texas2036.org

Texas 2036 is a nonpartisan public policy think tank founded by Dallas attorney Tom Luce.[1][2][3] Former U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings joined the organization in 2019 and served as president and CEO until 2023.[4][5] Former president of Rice University David Leebron was selected to succeed Spellings.[6] The organization has offices in Dallas and Austin, Texas.

The organization's name is based on the year of Texas's bicentennial.[7] Texas 2036 focuses education and workforce; health; infrastructure; natural resources; justice and safety; and government performance.[1]

  1. ^ a b Grieder, Erica (September 25, 2019). "Texas 2036 founder says planning for Texas' future can't wait". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved October 8, 2021.
  2. ^ Windes, Isaac (October 20, 2022). "Beto O'Rourke wants to cancel STAAR exam. Experts say Texas at 'inflection point' on issue". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
  3. ^ "Poll shows Texans won't tolerate incivility and inaction". Dallas Morning News. January 26, 2021. Retrieved October 8, 2021.
  4. ^ Schnurman, Mitchell (February 11, 2019). "Can't we all just agree on the data? Tom Luce offers a fresh debate to lift Texas". Dallas Morning News. Retrieved October 8, 2021.
  5. ^ Martin, Arcelia (June 23, 2023). "Former U.S. Education Secretary Margaret Spellings to leave post as CEO of Texas 2036". Dallas Morning News. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  6. ^ Former Rice President David Leebron named incoming president, CEO of Texas 2036, 2024, retrieved February 6, 2024
  7. ^ Oxner, Reese (June 1, 2020). "Watch: Tom Luce and Margaret Spellings discuss the future of Texas". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved January 6, 2022.