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Representative Erin Zwiener Files HB 2277 to Require Pipeline Corporations to do an Environmental Impact Study for Intrastate Projects

On February 22nd Representative Erin Zwiener House Bill 2277 that would require corporations such as Kinder Morgan to do an Environmental Impact Assessment when building a pipeline within the state of Texas. Currently there is no such regulation and pipeline companies have very little they have to do before choosing a route. Please write your … Continue reading Representative Erin Zwiener Files HB 2277 to Require Pipeline Corporations to do an Environmental Impact Study for Intrastate Projects

Protected: An in Depth Look into the Threats Posed by the Permian Highway Pipeline

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NEW REPORT SAYS STATE PARKS ARE A BOON TO TEXAS ECONOMY

Parks generated nearly $900 million in sales in 2018 AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation today released a new report about the strong and growing economic role state parks have on the Texas economy. The research showed the parks generated more than $891 million in sales activity, had a $240 million impact on the incomes of Texas residents, … Continue reading NEW REPORT SAYS STATE PARKS ARE A BOON TO TEXAS ECONOMY

Representative Erin Zwiener Files Bill to Strengthen HTGCD and to Protect Groundwater in Hays County

The Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District’s (HTGCD) job is to protect the groundwater that you own beneath your property and all the groundwater resources, like Jacob’s Well, that play a vital role in Hays County’s economy. As a local groundwater conservation district with an elected board, HTGCD provides landowners in Hays County with representation and a voice. Unfortunately, since … Continue reading Representative Erin Zwiener Files Bill to Strengthen HTGCD and to Protect Groundwater in Hays County

TESPA Scores First Win in EP Case!

This week the SOAH Administrative Law Judge assigned to the Electro Purification contested case denied motions filed by both Electro Purification and GoForth Special Utility District opposing TESPA’s request for a subpoena commanding GoForth to produce certain documents relevant to the case. When evaluating whether to grant or deny a permit, the Barton Springs Edwards … Continue reading TESPA Scores First Win in EP Case!