Reflecting on the Budget Control Act of 2011 and Its Relevance Now
With the 2023 debt-ceiling negotiations under way, a new issue brief from John Diamond, director of the Center for Public…
February 16, 2023 5508 Results
Two Years After Devastating Winter Storm, What Can We Say about the Isolated Texas Grid?
It’s been two years since Winter Storm Uri swept across Texas, and the question of whether and how to end the isolation of…
February 16, 2023 
Improving Student Mental Health in Texas Through the Handle with Care Program
If implemented, the Handle with Care program could provide a significant opportunity to help students facing trauma, write…
February 16, 2023 
Testimony to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources February 16, 2023
To access the full testimony, download the PDF on the left-hand sidebar.
Energy studies fellow Anna Mikulska delivered this…
Developing a Robust Hydrogen Market in Texas
Texas is in a very advantageous position to play a leading role in driving hydrogen market growth, but the evolution of…
February 16, 2023 Texas in position to lead hydrogen energy economy, new report says February 16, 2023
HOUSTON – (Feb. 16, 2023) – Texas’ legacy energy economy and geology are ideal for developing a robust hydrogen market…
Baker Briefing: Is the Texas Power Grid ‘Fixed’? February 15, 2023
The Texas power grid is infamously disconnected from the rest of the country. Historically, being an “energy island” has…
Maternal Mortality in Texas
Maternal health is widely seen as a key indicator of a society’s overall well-being. Two new reports out of Texas paint a…
February 15, 2023 
The Unfolding Human Tragedy in Turkey and Syria
On Monday, February 6, 2023 a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Turkey and Syria. It is the world’s deadliest earthquake in…
February 10, 2023 
What AMLO’s Endorsement of ‘Import Substitution’ Reveals About Future North American Trade
A pledge to boost regional competitiveness is a welcome outcome of last month's North American Leaders’ Summit. But the…
February 9, 2023