This past fall, Environment Texas launched a new podcast series, “A Minute for the Environment." Through the series, we explore the hot environmental issues facing Texas by speaking with the people with direct impacts on state policy. We interview the leading minds influencing the future of Texas’ environment -- from politicians and corporate executives to groundbreaking scientists and environmental activists.

Podcast No. 8
Farouk Shami, candidate for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination

Podcast No. 7
Bill White, gubernatorial candidate and former mayor of Houston

Podcast No. 6
Annise Parker, Houston's new mayor, on her environmental views

Podcast No. 5
Babe Schwarz, on the history of the Open Beaches Act

Podcast No. 4
Jerry Patterson, Texas Land Commissioner

Podcast No. 3
Barry Smitherman, PUCT Chairman

Podcast No. 2
State Sen. Kirk Watson, of Austin

Podcast No. 1
Rep. Mark Strama, Chair of the House Committee on Technology, Economic Development & Workforce