While his fellow Texans, U.S. Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, predicted Tillerson would serve the country well as the next U.S. secretary of state, others expressed deep reservations about his position on Russia and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
2017
Posted inEnergy, Environment
New in Trib+Water: TWDB looks back at 2016
In this week’s edition of the Trib+Water newsletter: The TWDB reviews its challenges and accomplishments in 2016, a Travis County utility deals with the aftermath of its contamination of a nature preserve and an interview with L’Oreal Stepney of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Posted inState Government
The Brief: Lawmakers stay optimistic to start session
A tight budget and a political conversation already dominated by social issues like who can use which bathroom did nothing to dampen the spirits of state lawmakers on Tuesday, the first day of the 85th Legislative Session.
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Politics
Texas Legislature faces a shift in border security funding debate (video)
In 2015, state lawmakers approved $800 million for border security efforts. But the election of Donald Trump as president has some Republican lawmakers thinking there will be a change in spending plans this session.
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Energy
Rex Tillerson set for tough confirmation hearings for secretary of state
Senators will grill Rex Tillerson about the longtime oil executive’s business deals in difficult parts of the world and friendships with autocratic leaders on Wednesday.
Posted inState Government
Event: Central Texas Water Conservation Symposium
The Central Texas Water Conservation Symposium, focused on trends in water efficiency, will be held in Austin on Feb. 2 at the Canyon View Event Center.
Posted inState Government
Event: Gulf Coast Water Conservation Symposium
The Gulf Coast Water Conservation Symposium is scheduled for Feb. 22 in Houston at the United Way Community Resource Center.
Posted inState Government
The Bookshelf: Jan. 11, 2017
In this week’s Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights The Death and Life of the Great Lakes.
Posted inState Government
TWDB Looks Back at 2016
The Texas Water Development Board issued a retrospective look at accomplishments and challenges over the year 2016 with a reminder of the Water for Texas Conference that it’s sponsoring Jan. 23-25.
Posted inState Government
The Q&A: L’Oreal Stepney
In this week’s Q&A, we interview L’Oreal Stepney, the deputy director for the Office of Water, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
