Legislators Guide to the Issues 2005-2006

Preserving Texas Agriculture: Biosolids and the Growing Concern of “Forever Chemicals”

Farmers in Texas and across the United States have the right to know exactly what’s in the products they purchase and use, particularly when it comes to biosolids in agriculture. Texas has the opportunity to set a powerful precedent, establishing transparency as not just a standard, but an expectation. Manufacturers and sellers of products marketed...

Cool, Clear Water: For the Future of Texas

Water is critical to ensure a prosperous future for Texas. That’s a statement that virtually no one disagrees with. Water satisfies thirsty communities, fuels industry, powers next generation technologies, sustains reliable generation of electricity, and maintains the natural beauty of the state. But Texans will soon go to the polls to vote on legislation that...

Bill Analysis: HB 1400 Introduced

Groundwater supplies over half of the water used in Texas, and over 99% of drinking water for rural Texas (TGPC, n.d.). Groundwater conservation districts cover most of the state and nearly all of the aquifers that supply groundwater. The districts, which are governed by Chapter 36 of the Texas Water Code, are the state’s preferred...