Texes Lege Preview: Will the Sun Set on Texas Commission on Environmental Quality?

Lege, advocates push embattled environmental agency to try harder

"...The embattled Texas Commission on Environmental Quality will have its moment in..."

Jan. 13, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Sunset Advisory Commission Takes Aim at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

State commission looks into concerns of transparency

"...Every 12 years since 1977, the Texas Legislature's Sunset Advisory Commission reviews state agencies for evidence..."

June 17, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Promotes Air Pollution

State regulator barely even tries to hold industry accountable, advocates say

"...The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has long been viewed as..."

Feb. 8, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Up From the Slime – Commissioners Push for Water Quality Rules

Interim county development rules leave everyone dissatisfied

"...of developers as it oozed toward the Travis Co. Commissioners' Court. It was … the Travis County interim water..."

March 18, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Environmental Cage Match

After a history of pulling its punches, is EPA finally forcing TCEQ to clean up the Texas air?

"...Twentysomethings are typically attracted to Austin for its casually hip vibe, graduate school, or a perhaps..."

May 28, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Can Texas Clean Up Its Climate Footprint?

State Rep. Erin Zwiener outlines a House environmental agenda

"...Zwiener, D-Driftwood, a member of both the agriculture and environmental committees in the last House session (her first). "But..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Sunset Commission Approves Final Recommendations

Increased transparency, some accountability for environment agency

"...In a brief meeting Nov. 10, the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission voted on its suggestions for the..."

Nov. 18, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Crisis Pregnancy Centers: Money for Nothing

Despite unprecedented taxpayer investment, state-funded CPCs deliver few services

"...were also sold a slew of other medically unproven information about abortion, including negative mental side effects and emotional..."

July 20, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Texas Environmental Penalties Are Increasing

Time for tougher regulation

"...that permit was under scrutiny at the Legislature. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality will grow some new teeth..."

March 31, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Updated: Boil Water Notice Lifted for All Austin Water Customers

Tap water now cleared for consumption

"...Austin Water has now lifted the boil water notice for all customers...."

Feb. 22, 2021 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Legislature Ensures More Gas Production in Texas, Less Renewables

Assessing this session's environmental impact

"...cost to renewables and the consumer? The Public Utility Commission's Performance Credit Mechanism idea, which would incentivize generators to..."

June 2, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Obama Picks Environmentalist for EPA Region 6

Armendariz to oversee Texas

"...has selected Dr. Alfredo "Al" Armendariz as Regional Administrator for EPA Region 6, which includes Texas. “It’s great news!”..."

Nov. 6, 2009 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Sierra Club Sues EPA Over Texas’ Shoddy Haze Plan

Another development in the Fayette coal plant saga

"...Today, Sierra Club announced it is suing the Environmental Protection Agency for failing to enforce higher air quality..."

June 15, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Lege Finds Even More Funds for Anti-Choice Grifters

Alternatives to Abortion program gets $100M in House budget

"...shooting down amendments that could have expanded health care for struggling low-income Texans and helped victims of human trafficking,..."

April 23, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

SOS Files for Bankruptcy

The stalwart defenders of Barton Springs reorganize in face of court loss.

"...in court. Here's SOS' press release: SOS Alliance Files for Reorganization in Face of Collection Efforts by Sweetwater Ranch..."

April 10, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Meet the Candidates for City Council

Five incumbents fight for their seats at the dais

"...This November may mean the end of the line for five district leaders who served on the first 10-1..."

Aug. 19, 2016 News Feature by Annamarya Scaccia

Winter Is Still Coming: An Update on Water, Power and Other Relief for Austinites

As the city thaws, utilities slowly repair damage, restore service

"...service to Austin residents in the wake of the Texas winter storm crisis...."

Feb. 19, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Oil Exec Wants to Redirect Austin’s Drinking Water For His Private Lake

Pending permit would disrupt flows amid severe drought

"...Highland Lakes, which supply Austin’s drinking water – all for his private 5-acre lake larger than Barton Springs...."

Aug. 17, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Top 10 Environmental Stories

An oil spill and a water treatment plant top the list

"...1) BP'S BLOWOUT Although the Texas coast escaped relatively unscathed, the 2010 summer was blackened..."

Jan. 7, 2011 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

EPA Flexes Federal Muscle on Texas Air

Gov. Perry's huffin' and puffin' in defense of dirty air

"...On June 30, Environmental Protection Agen­cy Regional Administrator Al Armen­dar­iz took decisive action..."

July 9, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Armendariz to Texas: Don't Make Me Federalize

EPA chief says he's prepared to take over state permitting process

"...In the simmering battle between the Environmental Protection Agency and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality,..."

June 4, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

TCEQ Paves the Way for Shit Creek(s)

State environmental agency rejects science in favor of allowing sewage in creeks

"...For a local example of the great "global warming debate,"..."

Dec. 5, 2008 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham

Nukes Not So Nice for Texas Groundwater

South Texans are banding together to demand tougher regulation of uranium mining

"...the word, nuclear power is on the rise in Texas and nationwide. Eight new reactors have been proposed around..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Senate Bill Threatens Local Water Quality Standards

Armbrister attacks Austin's control over the aquifer ... again

"...Colorado River flows to the Gulf of Mexico, Central Texas developers stream into the Capitol every other spring to..."

May 6, 2005 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

New Pollution Rules for Coal-Crazed Texas

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality takes up two federal EPA air quality measures to hopefully reduce mercury and carbon dioxide pollution

"...Taking a small but significant step toward ending Texas' reign as the nation's No. 1 power-plant emitter of..."

March 10, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Congress Spotlights Texas' Coal Waste

Feds hear testimony on Central Texas polluters

"...hear testimony regarding the disposal of coal combustion waste. Texas burns more coal and creates more CCW than any..."

Jan. 14, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Texas Coal Rush Update

Planned coal power plants loom large, get political

"...fast-growing state is reaching a fever pitch just weeks before the November elections. A handful of utilities, led by..."

Oct. 13, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Slow Gains for the Environment at the Capitol

Lawmakers won't look forward, but will repair the damage done

"...While the 86th was not a halcyon session for environmental progress – no surprise, alas, in Texas –..."

May 31, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Enviros Applaud EPA Choice for Texas Head

The EPA's new regional administrator has a good environmental track record

"...Good news for the environment in Texas: On Friday, President Barack Obama..."

Nov. 13, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Even the Winter Storm Disaster Couldn't Budge the Texas Lege on Climate Change

Maybe when hell freezes over?

"...D-Driftwood, in January at the beginning of the 87th Texas Legislature, she was "optimistic that the body [would] openly..."

June 4, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

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