Texas bars companies from owning or controlling more than 20 percent of the electric generation capacity in the state. A lawmaker wants to eliminate that cap.
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In-depth reporting on oil, gas, renewable power, and policies shaping the future of energy in Texas from The Texas Tribune.
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Friday Night Football Returns to Water Politics
Two years ago, the drought prompted a rare outbreak of teamwork as lawmakers from both parties and most corners of Texas together crafted a $2 billion fund to provide more water. This session, though, it looks like we’re going back to good old-fashioned water rivalries.
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The Brief: Jan. 30, 2015
In a week where the news was driven to a large degree by rallies on the Capitol grounds — from open carry activists to anti-Muslim protesters — it’s perhaps fitting that the week closes with another one.
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Drought Summit Offers Help to Organic Farmers
Small and organic farmers being sapped by the drought often don’t qualify for, or know about, government programs that might help them out. A gathering Thursday aimed to help them get over those stumbling blocks.
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New in Trib+Water: Water Wars in Central Texas
In this week’s edition of the Trib+Water newsletter: Water wars in Hays County and on the Edwards Aquifer, the new ag commissioner says water is a top issue and an interview with Anthony Tarquin of the University of Texas at El Paso
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In Revising Media Policy, Railroad Commission Stresses Transparency
The Texas Railroad Commission is overhauling its media policy, striking language that mentions punishment for agency employees who relay incorrect information to news outlets.
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Lawmakers Consider Boosting Earthquake Research
State lawmakers are considering a nearly $2.5 million plan to help answer a pressing question in some Texas communities: Why does the ground keep shaking?
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Groundwater Wars Brewing in Austin’s Hill Country Suburbs
A crack in Texas’ mishmash groundwater regulatory framework is allowing a water company to pump a huge amount of water from underneath Hays County with virtually no oversight.
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A Debate Over Fracking and Local Control
After Denton voters decided to ban fracking, other Texas cities could weigh similar moves. Legislators are expected to look at ways to avoid a city-by-city fight over drilling regulations. This is the fourth video in our eight-part State of Mind series.
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The Brief: Jan. 23, 2015
More news reports are highlighting growing questions about 21CT’s activity at various state agencies.