Texas has long been the engine of America’s energy economy. From traditional oil and gas production to wind, solar, nuclear, petrochemicals, and the emerging field of energy storage, our state has built industries that power the nation and drive global markets. But the future of energy will not be determined only by the resources we harness or the technologies we invent—it will depend on the Texans we prepare today for the careers of tomorrow.
That is why Proposition 1 on the November 4, 2025 ballot is so vital. It represents an $850 million investment in the Texas State Technical College (TSTC) system, funding modern training centers, advanced equipment, and expanded programs that are directly tied to the state’s most critical workforce needs. This is not a routine appropriation—it is a bold investment in human capital that will strengthen the Texas economy for generations.
Across the entire spectrum of energy, demand for skilled professionals is surging. Companies urgently need:
- Petrochemical technicians to operate complex facilities.
- Electrical lineworkers to strengthen and expand the grid.
- Welders, machinists, and pipefitters to build and maintain critical infrastructure.
- Solar installers and wind technicians to deliver large-scale renewable projects.
- Nuclear operators and technicians to run advanced and reliable power systems.
- Battery specialists and energy storage engineers to stabilize the grid of the future.
- Instrumentation and control experts to ensure safe, efficient operations across all sectors.
These are not only abundant jobs—they are some of the highest-paying, most reliable careers available in Texas. They represent opportunity, prosperity, and the chance for Texans to build secure futures for themselves and their families.
Proposition 1 ensures that Texas leads in producing the skilled workforce that modern energy demands. By expanding TSTC’s programs, Prop 1 connects students directly to industry, ensuring graduates are not just educated but job-ready from the first day on the job.
At the Advanced Power Alliance, we know that the future of advanced energy—whether in renewables, nuclear, storage, clean fuels, or traditional oil and gas—depends on the people who will design, build, operate, and innovate. Prop 1 is how Texas secures that future.
On November 4, we urge Texans to vote FOR Proposition 1. This is our opportunity to invest in people, strengthen the economy, and secure Texas’s place as the unquestioned leader in the energy future.