State Senate District 9 Taylor Rehmet  - open seat

The Sierra Club is proud to endorse Taylor Rehmet in the Special Election for State Senate District 9.  Taylor was the one candidate in this race who took our endorsement seriously and returned our questionnaire with answers that were thoughtful and very thorough.  The current incumbent has resigned so this election will determine who is to finish his term in office.  This special election is one of the most important elections in the state this year.  

Based on his responses to our questionnaire, we know that Taylor strongly supports:

• renewable energy and reducing air pollution
• reform of the Railroad Commission
• municipalities' right to protect trees and other local control measures.
• all opposition to subsidies to big oil and gas and the nuclear industry
• all efforts to promote water conservation.

Taylor Rehmet promises to be a leader in land conservation and restoration.  Please consider our endorsement and vote for Taylor Rehmet.

Statewide Constitutional Amendment

YES on Prop 4... but there's a catch

The Sierra Club supports Proposition 4 because it would improve local water reliability through repairs and upgrades to aging systems, reducing water loss, boil notices, and service disruptions. It would strengthen disaster preparedness through the funding of flood mitigation projects that increase community resilience to extreme weather. It would also mean there would be support for long-term water supply solutions to help communities meet growing demand and address water shortages.

However, a portion of the funds might also be used for environmentally harmful projects, such as desalination plants for polluting industries and inter-basin transfers schemes, and large open-air reservoirs like the proposed Marvin Nichols project in northeast Texas.

If Prop 4 passes, we need all Texans who care about water conservation and smart drought and flood planning to get involved and advocate for projects that do the most good for Texas and our environment.