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Sen. Troy Fraser (R-Horseshoe Bay) has filed a bill that would eliminate Texas’ Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) – a policy that has catapulted Texas to world leadership in wind energy and strengthened Texas’ energy diversity. In addition to...

[Original post: Sierra Club Action Network] The Marine Action Team is sponsoring a contest March 9-31, 2015 to select two activists to participate in the Blue Vision Summit5 (BVS5) and Marine Action Team events May 10-14, 2015 in Washington, DC....

Caution urged near creek as residents await slow response from TCEQ UPDATE - March 16: It has been eight days since nearby residents noticed Baylor Creek was flowing with an abnormal creamy-yellow color near the Fayette coal plant, and we have...

Building energy codes used to be a no brainer. Efficient homes and the technologies that go into reducing a homeowner’s electricity bill have even permeated into pop culture in shows like This Old House. But legislation filed by Sen. Troy Fraser (R-...

If you live in Austin, chances are you've been hearing about Amplify Austin, the annual exciting citywide fundraising effort for more than 500 non-profits. We're one of them! The Lone Star Chaper has been successful in advancing clean energy and...

As the sad news of Bob Armstrong’s passing percolates through Texas this week, it also drew fond memories from several long time Sierra Club leaders and conservationists. In addition to his steadfast work to acquire Big Bend Ranch for the Texas...

For the past several years, many have joined us in bringing attention to the disastrous impacts of climate disruption in Central Texas. Record setting drought, disastrous flooding, and destructive wildfires have made the need for strong action on...

Demystifying Smog, Raising Hell on the Bayou, and the Only Bill That Has to Pass!

Month two of the legislative session saw both the House Appropriations Committee and the Senate Finance Committee rev up their hearings and their decisions in anticipation of a state budget that will include increased funding for roads, education,...

In the Texas Legislature, the Senate Committee on Finance and the House Committee on Appropriations are the two committees that are responsible for passing the state’s biennial budget. Comprised of 15 and 27 members respectively, these committees...