Updates

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.

Headline

San Antonio, Austin lead state in solar generation

"Dallas-Fort Worth is a world leader in energy, but when it comes to solar we are being eclipsed by other cities in Texas," Jennifer Rubiello, Environment Texas' Dallas-Fort Worth organizer, said at a Fort Worth news conference Thursday.

> Keep Reading
Headline

Wind industry avoids a tax blow

"We are poised to tap into even more wind power, and the tax credits are critical for making sure that happens," said Luke Metzger, director of Environment Texas.

> Keep Reading
Headline

Luke Metzger and David Teel: Texas parks deserve our attention and dollars

The base budget introduced last week increases parks funding, but not enough to prevent closures. Republican Sen. Craig Estes of Wichita Falls and Republican Rep. Lyle Larson of San Antonio have filed legislation to quit raiding the sporting goods sales tax. Speaker Joe Straus has called for an end to these kinds of fund diversions.

> Keep Reading
Headline

Kuempel co-authors bills to stop raiding of funding for parks

Sales taxes on sporting goods such as bicycles and camping gear bring in $128 million in revenue to Texas every year, said Environment Texas, which advocates for clear air, clean water and open spaces.

> Keep Reading
Headline

The Lead: Putting Together a Transportation Plan, Building Permits on Hold

Luke Metzger, of Environment Texas, says “now there’s an effort underway to restore that original intent and ensure that all the sales taxes on sporting goods actually go to our state parks.”

> Keep Reading

Pages