Policy Matters
On “Policy Matters,” institute experts share ideas and perspectives on local, national, and global issues.
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Planned Giving
Plan a gift that will ensure lasting, meaningful support for policy programs important to you.
Visiting Scholars at the Center for the United States and Mexico
Two programs offer scholars the opportunity to conduct research in Houston.
Harris County Toll Roads Are Generating Large Surpluses
Harris County’s toll road system has generated billions in surpluses, but for how long? A new brief finds rising costs and…
August 14, 2025 
Natural Disaster Resilience
This dashboard integrates demographics and historical record to elevate discussions and research on financial impacts from…
Research Projects
Center research primarily focuses on six areas of interest to Mexico and the U.S.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act and the Future of Clean Energy
Ken Medlock discusses the implications of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act for the clean energy landscape — plus the key role…
August 13, 2025 
Mexico’s Economy Under US Tariffs and Trade Uncertainty
How are the Trump administration’s tariffs reshaping Mexico’s economy and foreign investment outlook? In this issue brief…
August 13, 2025 
TN Visa’s Role in the US Labor Market and Its Uncertain Future
The TN visa allows qualified professionals from Mexico and Canada to work temporarily in the U.S. under the U.S.-Mexico…
August 12, 2025