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
Texas is About to Spend $100 Billion on Power Lines It Does Not Need
Our electric bills are about to go up. Most Texans have no idea why. Texas regulators approved $33 billion in new high-voltage power lines (the Strategic Transmission Expansion Plan, or STEP) without a single legislative vote. Factor in financing, maintenance, and taxes over the life of the projects, and the tab for ratepayers hits nearly...
June 2, 2026