A Future Built by Texans: Empowering 1 Million Students by 2050
Growing Texas from Within
Across Texas, the strength of our communities depends on the hands, hearts, and minds of those who serve - from the farmers who feed us, to the nurses who heal us, to the officers who protect us, and the tradesmen who build the roads beneath our feet.
But today, each of these pillars faces a growing challenge - one that threatens not just jobs, but the very fabric of our state’s future.
By 2050, Texas will add nearly 13 million new residents (Texas Demographic Center, 2024), yet the workforce powering that growth is not keeping pace. The Texas Workforce Commission warns that critical fields such as healthcare, skilled trades, and agriculture face severe shortages within the next decade — gaps that could cost our economy billions and strain the communities we call home.
Our mission is simple yet bold:
To financially support 1 million Texas students by 2050 in the fields that sustain our state.
Supporting the Future
Healthcare
According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, our state could be short over 57,000 registered nurses and 10,000 physicians by 2032 (DSHS Nursing Workforce Shortage Projection, 2023). Rural hospitals already struggle to staff critical care units, leaving millions without consistent access.
If we don’t act, health deserts will expand, and the cost of care will skyrocket.
If we do, we create a healthier Texas - one nurse, one student, one family at a time.
Law Enforcement
The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) reports that agencies are facing the highest turnover in over a decade, with academy enrollment down nearly 25% since 2019 (TCOLE 2024 Workforce Data). The next generation of peace officers will define what safety and community trust look like in our growing cities and towns.
If we don’t act, response times will increase, and communities will lose connection with those sworn to protect them.
If we do, we ensure safety, justice, and compassion continue to walk hand in hand across Texas.
The Trades
Electricians, welders, and plumbers are retiring faster than they’re being replaced. The Associated General Contractors of Texas estimates over 80% of construction firms struggle to find qualified workers (AGC of Texas Workforce Survey, 2023). As Texas leads the nation in infrastructure and energy projects, this shortage will shape everything from housing affordability to disaster recovery.
If we don’t act, progress stalls.
If we do, we keep Texas growing strong — built by Texans, for Texans.
Agriculture
Texas ranks #1 in U.S. agriculture exports, yet the average Texas farmer is nearly 60 years old (USDA Census of Agriculture, 2022). Fewer young people are entering the field, and by 2035, Texas could face significant declines in food production capacity (Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, 2023 Workforce Outlook).
If we don’t act, we risk dependence on external markets and weakened rural economies.
If we do, we empower a new generation of agricultural leaders who will keep Texas self-reliant, innovative, and thriving.