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The next 10 years will shape Texas' future

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Change has always been part of Texas’ story. From frontier settlements and family farms to growing cities and modern industry, each generation has faced its own turning points. Texans have never stood still for long. March 2, 2026, marks 190 years since Texas declared its independence. That milestone, though, is more than a date on the calendar. It begins the 10-year countdown to our bicentennial in 2036 and signals a critical decade that will shape our state’s success over the next century. By 2036, Texas’ population could exceed 35 million. More children will enter our schools even as our senior...

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