Since the passage of the landmark legislation SB 1 in 1997, river authorities, municipalities, and water utilities have grappled with plans to increase available water supply, urgently needed by our growing population. Legislative clarification of key sections of the Texas Water Code are needed to implement projects to increase water supply.
Energy & Environment
Transmission Trouble
The Public Utility Commission of Texas should pause implementation of ERCOT’s Strategic Transmission Expansion Plan (STEP) and carefully evaluate more affordable, reliable alternatives before committing Texans to the largest transmission projects in state history. While Texas faces growing electricity demand from population growth, industrial expansion, and data centers, STEP fails to address the state’s most...
June 4, 2026