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Essential Texans
Follow the Texas Public Employees Association as we explore the varied and often unexpected ways that state employees have been here to help Texans through the global pandemic, winter storm disaster, and everything else coming their way.
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Texas-Sized Urbanism
Texas-Sized Urbanism
Austin’s Congress Avenue buzzes with activity. In Summer 2022, its north side will too.
Texas Public Employees Association
May 20, 2021
Implementation Mode
Implementation Mode
State employees don’t pop open champagne to celebrate on sine die. They go right into implementation mode.
Texas Public Employees Association
May 7, 2021
Who Serves the Public Servants?
Who Serves the Public Servants?
The story of Ray Hymel and Ann Bishop is the story of the Employees Retirement System of Texas from 1990 through 2015.
Texas Public Employees Association
Apr 9, 2021
Still Going the Distance
Still Going the Distance
As Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller opined, “If 2020 was the year from hell, it looks like 2021 is the year hell froze
Texas Public Employees Association
Apr 2, 2021
The State Employees Are Bright, Deep In the Heart of Texas Cybersecurity
The State Employees Are Bright, Deep In the Heart of Texas Cybersecurity
When the State of Texas employs its own cyber and information security experts, taxpayers save a pretty penny.
Texas Public Employees Association
Mar 15, 2021
We’re Not Last Responders
We’re Not Last Responders
Journalists dub funeral service workers as “Last Responders.” The Executive Director of the Texas Funeral Service Commission disagrees.
Texas Public Employees Association
Mar 4, 2021
Staying the Course
Staying the Course
As Texans find their pandemic escape in the state park system, park rangers work overtime to keep these little cities of nature open.
Texas Public Employees Association
Feb 26, 2021
Texas Was Ready*
Texas Was Ready*
When Texans in need of mental health services began quarantining, they turned to telepsychology to stay well. If not for Texas state…
Texas Public Employees Association
Feb 24, 2021
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