Texas’ economic strength depends on a steady pipeline of skilled, credentialed workers prepared to meet the demands of a fast-changing global economy. This critical need was recognized by Gov. Greg Abbott through the recent launch of the Texas Jobs Council, an advisory board to strengthen workforce development initiatives and ensure Texans are equipped to fill the state’s growing number of high-demand jobs. This requires a more educated workforce, but affordability challenges in our state’s postsecondary system threaten that progress…
