Colin Leyden on Methane and Climate Change

Colin Leyden, Political Director for Environmental Defense Fund of Texas, explains why methane regulation is important for climate change mitigation in the near term, and what advocates can do to help. Recorded live at the 35th Annual Texas United Methodist...
Local Law and Immigration: Operation Stonegarden

Local Law and Immigration: Operation Stonegarden

The enforcement of immigration policy and securing of US borders is, in principle, the responsibility of the various agencies under The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) including Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) and Internal Customs Enforcement (ICE). However, in...
Should the Texas Electric Grid be Interconnected?

Should the Texas Electric Grid be Interconnected?

The anniversary of Winter Storm Uri brought significant anxiety for consumers, advocates, and energy experts—especially with this year’s February cold weather event. With the passage of Senate Bill 2 & Senate Bill 3, the Texas Legislature and the PUCT had the...

Paul Martin on the Insurance Industry and Climate Change

Paul Martin, Vice-President for State Relations at the Reinsurance Association of America, explains the insurance industry’s increasing concerns related to climate change, and discusses how Texans can build local climate resilience while advocating for climate...
The Border Wall: Abbott Picks Up Where Trump Left Off

The Border Wall: Abbott Picks Up Where Trump Left Off

Construction of the southern border wall was one of the main goals of the Trump administration, but riddled with difficulties in both funding and in the actual construction of the wall, Trump left the project largely unfinished.  Before Trump took office, the US...