Legislative News

Cyrus Reed breaks down what's going on at the Texas Capitol; from interim charges to key committee hearings.

It was only a few years ago now that a new type of very large loads on our electric grid - then known as Bitcoin Mines - began to sprout up around Texas. How would these very large loads impact energy demand, water use, and local noise and air...

The Sierra Club Lone Star Chapter works year-round to protect Texas communities, our environment, and our future.

The Governor had put 18 issues on the call for the Second Special session, and added a few others along the way. In the end, many issues were left for either the 2027 Regular Session, or an additional special session should he choose to call another...

Texans are once again recovering from a deadly weather disaster - this time, catastrophic flooding in Central Texas that has claimed the lives of at least 138 people. The question on everyone’s mind: What’s being done to make sure this doesn’t...

The Sierra Club Lone Star Chapter, our 100,000+ members and supporters, and our allies across Texas strongly oppose this desperate power grab.

Texas finished up our regular legislative session in June, which included passage of the state’s two year budget for FY 2026 and FY 2027, as well as the supplemental budget for this fiscal year.

Several harmful bills - aimed at undermining renewable energy, favoring climate-polluting power, and clearing the way for SpaceX land grabs - have missed critical deadlines and could be done for the session.

Some Texas legislators push costly power projects while ignoring energy efficiency—the cheapest way to cut bills and boost the grid.

As the legislative session wraps up, now’s the time to pause and ask: What direction is Texas water policy headed?