Texas, having an economy tied to energy development and manufacturing, is particularly vulnerable to adverse impacts from federal mandates to reduce greenhouse gases. If pending legislation such as the Waxman-Markey bill is enacted, the Texas economy will significantly decline and thousands of valuable jobs will be lost.
Energy & Environment
Winter Weather Worries
Another Texas summer is coming to an end soon, and despite the scorching temperatures, the electric grid has kept the A/C running. ERCOT didn’t falter when faced with a new all-time peak energy demand record on July 22. But hot, sunny days are only one end of the spectrum. According to a TPPF/Overton Insights poll released yesterday,...
September 3, 2026