Informed by decades of public policy experience at the local, state, and national level, Tom Luce founded Texas 2036 amid growing concern that without careful consideration, planning and decision-making for the next generation, the tremendous opportunities Texas offers may not exist for future generations. In addition to Texas 2036, Tom has founded and led numerous other nonprofit organizations, including Just for the Kids, the National Math and Science Initiative, and most recently the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute. Since beginning his career as a lawyer and founding partner of the Hughes and Luce law firm, Tom’s career has been distinguished by gubernatorial and legislative appointments to major state and national positions, including Chief Justice of the Texas Supreme Court pro tempore, the Library of Congress Board and as Assistant Secretary of Education where he served alongside Secretary Spellings.
