Texas Legislative Recap: Our Lobby Team Deep Dive
May 31, 2023
The 88th Texas Legislative Session had too many twists and turns to believe, as bills that were dead and dusted came back, and legislators went to the wire.
Under Impeachment Shadow, Amendment to Bring Water Infrastructure to Rio Grande Valley Targeted for Removal
May 28, 2023
SB 28 with Ramos amendment would have opened much needed funds to deal with flooding; Lt. Governor Patrick, Sen. Charles Perry remove it.
Lege Update: Utilities Extinguish Energy Savings Bill, Paving the Way to Higher Costs for Texas Families
May 22, 2023
As the deadline to get Senate bills out of House committees approached Friday night, the fate of a historic energy efficiency bill became clear.
Energy Efficiency Bill Close to Passing, Utilities Attempt to Derail
May 18, 2023
On Thursday, after approving massive taxpayer-backed subsidies for new gas power plants that could increase electric bills, the Texas House State Affairs Committee heard a trio of Senate bills aimed at reducing electricity bills for Texas families.
Lege Update: These Final Days…
May 15, 2023
We’re in the painful sometimes exhilarating (but mostly painful) final days of the Texas legislative session. Deal making, backstabbing, deceit, and arm twisting are all in vogue.
Legislative Update: When Actions Speak Louder Than Words
May 6, 2023
With less than a week before thousands of House bills officially die because they failed to get out of House committees in time, many lawmakers are in full “Let’s Make A Deal” mode. And the results are not good for the environment.
Texas Senate Passes Landmark Energy Efficiency Bill
May 2, 2023
18-13 bipartisan vote increases energy savings goals for utilities for first time since 2011, addresses rising utility bills of Texas families.
Legislative Update: Stayin' Alive
May 1, 2023
The week ahead will give us our best - and maybe our last - chance to advance good legislation.
Sierra Club Urges No Vote on HB 5
April 27, 2023
In recent weeks, there has been a concerted effort by big polluting industries to persuade state legislators, particularly Democrats, to sign on as co-author to House Bill 5 (HB 5) or to otherwise vote in favor of it when it reaches the floor. Don't...
Job Opening: Chapter Communications Manager!
April 26, 2023
Interested in a career fighting for environmental justice in Texas? We are seeking the right person to be our next Chapter Communications Manager!