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We preserved a special part of Texas.

This fall, Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson announced plans to transfer the ruggedly scenic Christmas Mountains to Texas State University, where the land will be open to all. Previously, Patterson proposed selling the mountains to private interests. But after a public outcry—including thousands of petition signatures from Environment Texas members—he promised to protect the Christmas Mountains forever.

Report | Environment Texas Research and Policy Center

Wind Energy: Good for Texas’ Environment. Good for Texas Consumers.

Texas is a world leader in wind energy. Wind energy has brought new jobs, new revenue for land-owners, a cleaner environment, and lower electricity prices to Texas. Texas’ leadership in wind energy is no accident – it is the result of policies such as the state’s Renewable Electricity Standard. Some, however, are now calling for Texas to reverse its commitment to wind energy because wind is making wholesale electricity 
too cheap – reducing the financial incentive to build new power plants.

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Landmark Texas Renewable Energy Law Target of Industry-Backed Repeal Effort

“Rep. Sanford’s bill doesn’t make any sense,” said Luke Metzger, Director of Environment Texas. “Renewable energy has been a huge success story in Texas. We shouldn’t take the wind out of the sails of an industry that’s creating jobs, reducing pollution and saving water.”

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Skepticism, please, on 'trade secrets'

And, as Luke Metzger, director of Environment Texas, suggests, the state needs more definition for what constitutes such a secret.

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As water plan moves toward reality, who benefits?

“Most of the talk is about building projects we don’t need, because engineering companies and water marketers have more political power and lobbyists than advocates for conservation,” said Luke Metzger, director of Environment Texas.

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Top mayors show support for $2B water measure

Luke Metzger, director of the advocacy group Environment Texas, told the Senate Natural Resources Committeeon Tuesday that it was critical that the state emphasizes conservation and ensures enough water is left behind for the eco-system. He pointed out that large-scale water projects, such as new reservoirs, can have a negative impact on the environment.

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