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Proposal limits citizen challenges to polluters

"The deck is already stacked against residents when a powerful polluter applies for a permit to discharge chemicals in to our air, water and land. The contested case hearing process has played a critical role in giving residents the ability to ask the polluters tough questions and make them take steps to mitigate health and environmental threats." Environment Texas Director Luke Metzger on Senate Bill 957, which would severely restrict contested cases.

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Group suggests water savings

Texans could save 500 billion gallons of water by 2020 if strategies to conserve water in agriculture, landscaping and energy production are implemented, according to a new report released by Environment Texas Research and Policy Center.

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Experts: Conservation the Key to Future Texas Water Needs

Since the summer of 2011, Texas has been faced with a drought that not only harmed wildlife but reduced our recreational opportunities and damaged our water supplies. By 2012 the drought conditions marginally improved, but the state's population continues to grow, causing the demand for water to increase daily.

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Groups promote water conservation stategies

They've taken their pleas to policymakers in the Texas Capitol, and now advocates of water conservation are seeking broad public support for measures to make smarter use of the precious fluid.

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Future of Water in Texas Remains Hopeful

As summer approaches and Texas prepares for another possible drought season — one environmental group says the state could save billions of gallons of water.

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