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How Greg Abbott made the Texas border America’s problem
Greg Abbott was back at the border, describing a state under siege. Children were afraid to play outside. Ranches were being destroyed. Neighborhoods were overrun
Greg Abbott Faces New Republican Test
Texas Governor Greg Abbott will face another test this week as he seeks to fill the state legislature with GOP lawmakers who will back his top legislative
Vouchers, school spending take center stage after Texas primary upsets
Last year, two dozen Texas House Republicans were celebrating their opposition to private school vouchers with pins that said “24” and “Texas schools” over a
Gov. Greg Abbott pushes for a legacy-defining win on school vouchers in Texas primary
“If Abbott-backed challengers prevail in five or six races, that will be a show of force powerful enough to flip the political dynamics in the
Texas Tackles School Vouchers with John Colyandro Part 2
In the second segment, we discuss the intricacies of school choice and the pressing issues surrounding our public education system. We debate the complexities of
Redefining Political Discourse in Texas with John Colyandro Part 1
As we enter into the session’s turbulent events, from internal party conflicts to high-profile trials, John Colyandro provides unique insights into the political process.
In this two-part conversation, discover how misinformation and social media play a role in shaping public opinion and why it’s crucial to base political discussions on facts. We explore the controversial topic of school choice and debunk some common misconceptions while shedding light on the challenges faced by special needs students in both public and private education.
Texas wants to be a leader in CCUS, but there’s an ownership question to resolve first
Texas is one of the largest emitting states in the US and stands to become ground zero of the carbon management industry. But unlike other states, Texas law provides no clarity on ownership rights of pore space — the empty underground cavities where companies can pump and permanently store captured CO2. While surface rights and mineral rights are crystal clear, Texas hasn’t defined who owns those underground pore spaces.
Carbon Neutral Coalition Executive Director John Colyandro joined S&P Global reporter Brandon Mulder on the podcast to share his insights on the issues surrounding pore space ownership, how it could be holding back the industry, and ways it could be resolved in the upcoming legislative session.
Stick around after the interview for Jeff Mower with the Market Minute, a look at near-term oil market drivers.
School choice select committee report nets positive views
With school choice likely looming for an upcoming special session, Rep. Brooks Landgraf has encountered mixed views on school choice. His colleagues are having much
The Texas Legislature Must Act To Protect The State’s Potential CCUS Prize
On the surface, getting a law put in place designed to facilitate the enormous economic opportunity Texas has where carbon capture, use and storage (CCUS)
Texas Association of Regional Council (TARC)
On behalf of the Invest Texas Council, I recently spoke to the Texas Association of Regional Council (TARC) about the importance of public private partnerships. I appreciated
CPA is honored to sponsor the Legislative Prayer Breakfast.
CPA is honored to sponsor the Legislative Prayer Breakfast on Wednesday, February 23rd. The event is led by Rep. Matt Shaheen (HD-88), including guest speaker
Texas Public Policy Foundation’s “Fueling The Fire” Annual LLC Summit
John Colyandro had the honor of speaking at the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s “Fueling The Fire” annual summit on the trajectory of conservative public policy