Multiple federal initiatives over the last 12 months signal a major departure from longstanding deference to state control of our water supply. Federal interference with Texas decisions about water quantity threaten development of water projects necessary to meet rapidly growing need for water.
Energy & Environment
Dr. Brent Bennett’s Testimony Before the Senate Business and Commerce Committee: 765-kV Lines
Testimony of Brent Bennett, Ph.D. Policy Director, Life:Powered Texas Public Policy Foundation July 29, 2026 Chairman Schwertner and Members of the Committee: Thank you for another opportunity to testify about the important challenges facing the Texas electric grid and particularly on the urgent challenge of transmission planning. We all agree that Texas needs more reliable...
July 29, 2026