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Bills That Could Have Hurt Renewable Energy Die in Texas Legislature

The debate over the failed bills showed how business interests beat out some conservative lawmakers’ efforts to limit the wind and solar industries now seen as pivotal to the state’s energy landscape.

By Arcelia Martin

A wind turbine sits behind a house in Nolan, Texas. Credit: Brandon Bell/Getty Images
In Iola, Texas, the Blue Jay solar and storage plant. Credit: Jon Shapley/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images

Trump’s Tariffs and New State Regulation Could Increase Power Costs in Texas

By Arcelia Martin

Oil refineries near the Houston Ship Channel. Credit: Loren Elliott/AFP via Getty Images.

Texas Quietly Moves to Formalize Acceptable Cancer Risk From Industrial Air Pollution. Public Health Officials Say it’s not Strict Enough.

By Dylan Baddour

A stock pond south of Dallas dries up due to drought conditions. Across Texas, drought is taxing reservoirs and rivers and groundwater aquifers are being pumped faster than they can recharge. Currently, more than half the state is in drought. Credit: Paul Buck/AFP via Getty Images.

Texas Eyes Marine Desalination, Oilfield Water Reuse to Sustain Rapid Growth

By Martha Pskowski

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