I am Jorge Borrego, postsecondary analyst for Next Generation Texas at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, and I am testifying in support of HB 1859. I would like to thank the members of this committee for the opportunity to provide comments on HB 1859. The Foundation recently conducted research examining the state of career and
technical education in Texas public schools. What we found was that there are large gaps between workforce needs and programs of study across multiple sectors but in particular the skilled trades, such as electricians and HVAC technicians.
Joshua Treviño Testimony | Congressional Border Security Caucus
Thank you to Co-Chairmen Representative Brian Babin and Representative Andy Biggs for the opportunity to testify to the U.S. Congressional Border Security Caucus this morning. My name is Joshua Treviño, and I am the Chief of Intelligence and Research at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. In my role, I am responsible for advancing an understanding...