#39 - Gavin Nicholson: Policy, Innovation & Texas’ Future with TexCap Policy Institute

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Welcome to Episode #39 of Bills & Business. In this episode, Laura Davis, Co-Founder of USLege, sits down with Gavin Nicholson, Founder and CEO of the TexCap Policy Institute, a nonpartisan think tank focused on channeling private capital into public good through innovation, infrastructure, and responsible governance.

Nicholson shares his journey from serving as Chief of Staff in the Texas Legislature to launching TexCap, explaining how lessons from the Capitol now shape his work. He reflects on building a nonpartisan think tank in a polarized climate, and how tools like USLege supported TexCap’s early growth.

The discussion dives into TexCap’s mission of leveraging private-sector investment for long-term prosperity in Texas. Nicholson breaks down opportunities in infrastructure, equitable tax structures, and bipartisan coalition-building, while spotlighting areas where Texas may be leaving value on the table.

Looking toward the future, Nicholson addresses how Texas should approach policy around AI, autonomous vehicles, geothermal energy, and emerging technologies like data centers. He emphasizes transparency, inclusion, and rural equity as guiding principles for sustainable innovation.

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