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The Lone Star Chapter is seeking volunteer leaders to serve on its democratically elected Executive Committee. Think you got what it takes?

Kelcy Warren has backed out of his promise to meet with the Society of Native Nations. He made a promise to Pete Hefflin, Mescalero Apache and SNN Board Member, at the most recent meeting of the Texas Parks & Wildlife Commission earlier this...

Texas energy regulators is awash with industry money. Oil, gas interests supply 60% of political funds to sitting Commissioners. Commissioner-Elect Christian is even more dependent on the industry, as the misnamed Railroad Commission struggles to...

200 Texas Water Protectors call for Warren’s removal from Parks & Wildlife Commission, DAPL pipeline billionaire recuses himself from vote on East Texas pipeline

Ghouls, Goblins, and Oil Drilling near Balmorhea? Eek!

More than 100 Texans gathered at Texas Parks and Wildlife Headquarters in Austin for a peaceful demonstration to speak out against Energy Transfer Partners CEO Kelcy Warren’s presence on the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission. Energy Transfer...

No one needs to tell Texans that water is a big deal — we know it in our bones. After enduring the drought that stretched from 2011 to 2015, we also know that planning for our future water needs is an urgent matter.

“SXSW Eco creates a space for business leaders, policy makers, innovators and designers to advance solutions that drive social, economic and environmental change.” This year I was fortunate enough to go (thanks Sierra Club)! Here are my reflections...

When should I retire? It’s a question a lot of people start asking themselves as they age. It’s also a question many owners of old power plants are asking themselves as newer, cleaner, and more affordable power comes online in Texas, and as new...

The Railroad Commission of Texas needs much more than a name change and you can help us get it. Please take action and let the Sunset Commission know you support fundamental changes in the way Texas regulates oil and gas.