Texas Is Powered by Clean Energy - So Why Are Legislators Trying to Shut It Down?
May 18, 2025
Texas is the nation’s leader in renewable energy - and it’s not even close. Our state produces more wind power than any other and is rapidly expanding solar energy across every corner of the grid. This clean, abundant power is helping keep the...
Small Bills, Big Impact: Four Energy Efficiency Solutions Texas Can't Afford to Ignore
May 18, 2025
As legislators debate bills in committee, on the Senate and House floors, and behind the scenes, a set of small but mighty bills is quietly moving through the Texas Legislature - and they could deliver huge wins for energy reliability, affordability...
Texas Legislative Session 2025: Updates on Energy, Water, and Environmental Bills
April 28, 2025
As the 89th Texas Legislative Session nears its end, critical bills on energy efficiency, water conservation, and renewable energy are racing against tight deadlines. The Sierra Club is pushing for strong environmental protections while fighting...
HB 3728 Sparks Powerful Testimony for Stronger Coastal Protections
April 25, 2025
On Wednesday, an important coastal bill got its moment at the Texas Capitol. The House Committee on Culture, Recreation & Tourism heard testimony on HB 3728.
Understanding the 2026 Texas Surface Water Quality Standards (SWQS) Revision
April 11, 2025
TCEQ is revising Texas' water quality standards. Learn what's changing, what's missing, and how you can take action to protect our rivers and bays.
Texans Take Action for Affordability and Grid Reform
April 9, 2025
Over 60 organizations from across Texas have released a joint letter demanding urgent action to lower energy bills and modernize the state’s electric grid.
Texas House & Senate Move on Energy, Water, and Environment in 2025 Session
April 8, 2025
Well it took a while but this last week the Texas House of Representatives finally started considering bills on the House Floor and moving bills quickly out of committees. And that’s not unusual - the Senate moves fast, the House has a more...
Texans Turn Out for Sierra Club's Texas Advocacy Day at State Capitol
April 3, 2025
On March 24, over 60 Texans gathered at the State Capitol for Sierra Club’s Texas Advocacy Day, a landmark event in grassroots environmental activism.
How Texas Legislators Can Make Energy More Affordable in the 89th Legislative Session
April 3, 2025
Despite the expansion of power generation in the state, extreme weather conditions and grid inefficiencies keep energy costs high.
Texas’ Water Crisis: Our Op-Ed in The Dallas Morning News
April 3, 2025
In our latest Dallas Morning News op-ed, Evgenia Spears breaks down why Texas must prioritize fixing leaky pipes before pouring billions into expensive projects like seawater desalination or oil and gas wastewater treatment.