Neena Satija

Neena Satija worked at the Tribune from 2013 to 2019. She was an investigative reporter and radio producer for the Tribune and Reveal, a public radio program from the Center for Investigative Reporting. Previously, she was the environment reporter at the Tribune. A native of the Washington, D.C. area, she graduated from Yale University in 2011, and then worked for the New Haven Independent, the Connecticut Mirror, and WNPR/Connecticut Public Radio. She has also been a regular contributor to National Public Radio. As an East Coast transplant she is particularly thrilled with Austin tacos and warm weather.

Past Contributions

Much At Stake as LCRA Chooses a New Leader

By Neena Satija, The Texas Tribune and Reveal Dec. 17, 2013

The Lower Colorado River Authority is searching for a new leader — and whoever gets the job will be taking the reins at one of the most tumultuous times in agency's history. Full Story

Credit: Saintsimo Nanu
Troubled Waters: The State of Texas Rivers

By Travis Swicegood, The Texas Tribune, and Neena Satija, The Texas Tribune and Reveal Dec. 16, 2013

Every Texas river is threatened by nearly unprecedented drought and the effects of climate change. Take a look back at our series exploring the history, health and future of some of Texas' most important and legendary rivers. Full Story

Credit: Graphic by Todd Wiseman / Travis Swicegood
Miller's Profit From Campaign Loan May Violate State Law

By Neena Satija, The Texas Tribune and Reveal Dec. 12, 2013

A loan that Republican agriculture commissioner candidate Sid Miller made to his campaign in 2000, and recently paid back to himself at a handsome profit, may violate state law, according to an ethics lawyer. Full Story

Credit: Bob Daemmrich
Road Funding Allocations Surprise Some Counties, for Better or Worse

By Aman Batheja, The Texas Tribune, and Neena Satija, The Texas Tribune and Reveal Dec. 12, 2013

Some counties are happier than others after the Texas Department of Transportation released estimates of state aid to help fix roads damaged amid the state's oil and gas boom. Full Story

Credit: Texas Department of Transportation
Latest Texas, EPA Battle: Cross-State Air Pollution

By Neena Satija, The Texas Tribune and Reveal Dec. 10, 2013

Texas' battle with the Environmental Protection Agency continues Tuesday as the state argues against another air pollution rule before the U.S. Supreme Court. Full Story
Texas Farm Bureau Endorses Slate of Candidates

By Neena Satija, The Texas Tribune and Reveal Dec. 9, 2013

The Texas Farm Bureau, one of the most powerful agricultural lobbying organizations in the state, has endorsed a slate of statewide office-seekers for the GOP primary. Full Story

Credit: Callie Richmond
Miller Releases First Ad in Ag Commission Race

By Neena Satija, The Texas Tribune and Reveal Dec. 7, 2013

Former state Rep. Sid Miller, R-Stephenville, a GOP candidate for agriculture commissioner, has released his first radio ad, touting touts his "Texas" values as a "true conservative." Full Story
Opiela Touts Record Fighting for Rural Communities

By Neena Satija, The Texas Tribune and Reveal Dec. 4, 2013

In a new video ad, agriculture commissioner candidate Eric Opiela highlights an episode in his hometown of Karnes City. Full Story
For Water Underground, Political Boundaries Trump Natural Ones

By Neena Satija, The Texas Tribune and Reveal Dec. 4, 2013

Groundwater doesn't flow according to the state's political boundaries. Yet it's regulated largely along county lines, a decades-old system that is facing increased criticism among some of those fighting for more access to the resource. Full Story

Credit: Texas Water Development Board / Todd Wiseman
Carnes Launches "We Are Texas Ag" Video Campaign

By Neena Satija, The Texas Tribune and Reveal Dec. 2, 2013

Uvalde Mayor J Allen Carnes, a Republican candidate for agriculture commissioner, launched a video campaign Monday called "I am Texas Ag." Carnes says he is trying to promote the importance of agriculture to Texas' food supply and economy. Full Story