Critics say Railroad Commission and politicians focus on business, not environmental protection.
Following watchdog's advice, senators shrink tax giveaway program for oil and gas.
The state’s largest fossil fuel companies won a new loophole big enough for a liquified natural gas plant.
Environmental groups fault the Railroad Commission for lax oversight, warn of health impacts.
Petroleum industry supports tax breaks for renewable energy projects but legislators refuse.
Watchdogs call for creation of an environmental justice office, better monitoring of Clean Air Act violations.
Critics call for removal of state agency’s economic mandate.
An effort to resurrect Texas’ Chapter 313 tax abatement is underway in the Legislature.
In December, legislators killed a controversial abatement program known as Chapter 313, but its effects will last decades.
The state faces devastating effects from climate change but voted against taking action.
Voter suppression blocks calls by Texans of color for regulation and climate action.
Activists predict relying on state implementation will cause ‘a comprehensive total failure.’