A collection of three papers on state water policy, written specifically for the Foundation. The authors include Agriculture Commissioner Susan Combs, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Chairman Kathleen Hartnett White and Katharine Armstrong, former Chairman of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission. The papers explore the history of the state’s water policy while examining how the market can better meet the ever increasing – and contentious – demands 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