Houston’s Schools Face an Enrollment Paradox. What Now?
Houston Independent School District is under capacity overall, but some of its campuses face a paradoxical challenge…
March 25, 2025 5515 Results
Policies to Prevent Gun Violence in Schools
In this report from the Firearm Injury Prevention Program, three experts examine the attitudes of key stakeholders affected…
March 25, 2025 
Implications of Mexico’s Energy Reform on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement
Mexico’s new energy policies aim to achieve energy autonomy by bolstering state-controlled power systems and the development…
March 25, 2025 
The Future of Medicaid in Texas — What’s at Stake? March 21, 2025
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a budget resolution calling for an $880 billion reduction over 10 years, a move…
A Hazy Legal Landscape Means People Can Get High on Hemp Products, Even Where Pot Is Prohibited March 21, 2025
In Texas, where I live, marijuana has long been illegal. Yet on a busy street in my Houston neighborhood, at least five…
Brain Economy Seminar 2025
Gain practical experience in shaping brain-based economic initiatives.
Is It Time to Retire the Penny?
Is it time to reconsider the penny? With production costs now exceeding its face value, the U.S. Mint has been operating at…
March 20, 2025 
Scenarios for Global Natural Gas Markets to 2050
In this report, Kenneth B. Medlock III builds on insights from a previous Center for Energy Studies publication to model…
March 20, 2025 
Rice’s Harris explains complexities of proposed state bill to ban hemp products March 20, 2025
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick recently held a press conference on SB 3, a bill to ban all hemp products with cannabinoids other than…
Center for Energy Studies | Program on Energy and Geopolitics in Eurasia | Energy, Minerals, and Materials | Working Paper
Critical Minerals and Materials Geoeconomics: Lessons and Ideas From Past Wars and Strategic Competitions The U.S. faces significant challenges in a rapidly evolving global landscape, as competition with industrial powers like…
March 19, 2025