It’s “Texas Time”: Legislature OKs permanent daylight saving time, but Congress must also act
Federal action would be needed to make the change legal. Lawmakers at both the state and federal levels have debated the question for decades. Full Story
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Federal action would be needed to make the change legal. Lawmakers at both the state and federal levels have debated the question for decades. Full Story
The legislation would give ERCOT the ability to turn off power to major consumers in an emergency. Full Story
The Texas Legislature is considering a proposal that would add restrictions on renewable energy expansion. Full Story
Across Texas, abandoned wells are erupting with chemical-infused liquid and some have created massive lakes of contaminated water. Regulators say they need more money to address the problem. Full Story
According to ERCOT, the state’s energy demand may double in six years. Full Story
All three — running unopposed — have longstanding connections with SpaceX, Elon Musk’s company headquartered in South Texas. Full Story
The Texas Legislature has also invested millions in research to clean the fracking wastewater. Critics say it’s not a viable solution to the state’s water crisis. Full Story
House Bill 4572 would introduce new requirements for pits where drillers bury oil and gas waste. Full Story
The state grid’s operator said the current regulation will allow it to meet future demands. Full Story
Supply chain disruptions and policy decisions can significantly change these costs for oil companies — and consumers. Full Story
Environmental groups worry direct carbon capture is not the silver bullet to curb climate change many energy companies purport it to be. Full Story
The legislation would put new requirements on wind and solar companies that oil and gas companies in Texas do not face. Full Story
The lawmakers behind the bill promised there would not be an increase in the number of days the beach is closed. Full Story
State lawmakers are poised to devote billions to save the state’s water supply. These are some of the ways the state could spend the money. Full Story
Reps. Tom Craddick and Brooks Landgraf want to divert 10% of taxes collected on oil and gas production to help budget-strapped counties keep up with growth. Full Story
The rapidly-growing sinkhole in Upton County is the latest of many problems caused by old wells in the Permian Basin. Full Story
Water is complex. So are the terms used to describe it. Get to know the language as Texas debates how to save its water supply. Full Story
The state’s water supply faces numerous threats. And by one estimate, the state’s municipal supply will not meet demand by 2030 if there’s a severe drought and no water solutions are implemented. Full Story
The bill would have set deadlines for the oil and gas industry to plug inactive wells, which can pose a danger to the environment. Full Story
At a Texas Tribune event Thursday, energy experts discussed how the state’s growing energy demands will impact residential bills and how legislation is trying to regulate new big energy users. Full Story