Week Four of the 88th Legislative Session Brought Ice… and Quiet
February 6, 2023
In the midst of what was looking to be a long hearing in the Senate Committee on Finance, as they officially opened discussion on the state’s two-year $280 billion budget, new chair, Joan Huffman (R-Houston), suddenly announced that, in view of...
Tell EPA to Strengthen Particulate Matter Standards
January 31, 2023
The EPA has released its long-overdue draft proposal to update the national air quality standard for soot, also known as particulate matter. While it demonstrates a step toward clean air for all, it falls far short of what communities deserve, but...
Legislative Update: Bills Bills Everywhere, But Not a Sec to Think
January 27, 2023
Well it’s been 17 days since the 140-day legislative session kicked off. And what can I say about the 88th Legislative Session?
The Environmental Power of the Lege
January 27, 2023
Here we take a look at three of the most impactful pieces of environmental state legislation of the last 10 years to illustrate that good things come to those who fight together.
Sierra Club Celebrates Planned Closure of San Antonio Coal Plant
January 23, 2023
On Jan. 23, San Antonio's CPS Energy Board of Trustees approved a plan to retire the utility’s last remaining coal plant by 2028. This follows decades of outcry about Spruce.
Sierra Club Intervenes to Support Tolk Coal Plant Early Retirement
January 19, 2023
On Wednesday, Sierra Club intervened in Xcel Energy’s recent rate case to support retiring the Texas-based Tolk coal plant ahead of schedule. The case will be overseen by the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC) and is the first step in...
PUC Approves Concerning Market Redesign Concept
January 19, 2023
On Jan. 19, all five commissioners of the Public Utility Commission of Texas gave initial approval to redesign the state’s electricity market based on the brand new Performance Credit Mechanism concept.
What’s Happening in Corpus Christi? A New Hope, That’s What!
December 16, 2022
If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a thousand times: Your vote counts! This truth is crystal clear when it comes to local elections, just like the runoff that recently happened in Corpus Christi.
Austin City Council Approves Another Large Energy Rate Hike
December 8, 2022
Austin City Council voted Dec. 8 to again raise rates for Austin Energy customers, approving a modified version of the utility’s proposal. With a 7-4 vote, council members approved nearly all of the revenue increase that the utility had requested.
Chapter and Group ExCom Elections Are Underway!
December 5, 2022
If you are a member of the Sierra Club, you are eligible to vote in our Executive Committee elections. We need your help to elect our leaders!