Texas Supreme Court Hears Case Challenging SpaceX Beach Closures at Boca Chica
March 11, 2026
A Texas Supreme Court hearing in Edinburg, TX is examining whether a state law allowing beach closures for SpaceX rocket launches at Boca Chica violates Texans’ constitutional right to open beach access.
Texas Energy Efficiency Programs Gain Momentum as Electricity Costs Continue to Rise
March 11, 2026
As electricity costs continue to rise, Texas energy efficiency programs are becoming increasingly important for helping residents lower bills and reduce demand on the grid. At a recent Public Utility Commission of Texas meeting, officials, utilities...
Keep the Power On Meeting Recap: Accountability Starts Now
February 27, 2026
On every fourth Tuesday of the month, community members around the state join us for our Keep The Power On monthly campaign meeting.
Large Loads in Texas: What They Are, Why They Matter, and What Comes Next
January 28, 2026
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 Work Starts A Year Ahead: How the Sierra Club Shapes Policy During the Interim
January 28, 2026
The Sierra Club Lone Star Chapter works year-round to protect Texas communities, our environment, and our future.
Texas Water Leaders Program Reflection by Evgenia Spears
January 21, 2026
Last year, I had the opportunity to participate in the Texas Water Leaders program, a leadership experience offered by the Texas Water Foundation. These are my reflections.
Sierra Club Lone Star Chapter 2025 Texas Legislative Scorecard: How Legislators Performed and What Comes Next
December 18, 2025
We kept the receipts. The Sierra Club Lone Star Chapter’s 2025 Texas Legislative Scorecard shines a light on how your state legislators performed on key environmental issues during the 89th Legislative Session.
Most Texans Don’t Know About These Water Quality Decisions, But They Matter More Thank You Think
December 17, 2025
Do you know if your favorite stream or lake is safe to use? Do you know how to find out? Has anyone from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality asked if you use it? If you’re like most Texans, the answers are no, no, and no. But the Sierra...
The Public Utility Commission of Texas Finally Takes On Energy Efficiency
December 17, 2025
On Friday, December 12, the PUCT finally kept a promise they had made back in 2021 - assess and make changes to the energy efficiency and “load management” programs.
Project Matador: Massive AI Data Center in Texas Panhandle Promises Pollution
December 17, 2025
It’s true we do things bigger in Texas. But bigger doesn’t always mean better. Learn more about Project Matador, also known as the President Donald J. Trump Advanced Energy and Intelligence Campus.