Environment Texas, a project of Environment America, is a policy and action group with one mission: to build a greener, healthier world.
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Environment Texas’ “Metzger said that frustration is reaching those in power. ”Politicians are hearing the anger from the public, and I think it is reaching a boiling point, so that next session we are going to see some real actions,” @lukemetzger said. wacobridge.org/2026/05/29/wa…
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No more tax breaks for data centers (or their power plants).
May 11
NEW: a Chevron behind-the-meter power plant is asking for a school district tax break in texas — the plant's probable client is Microsoft, which made a series of promises around tax breaks in January
my look at tax breaks for behind-the-meter power:
wired.com/story/chevron-want…
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Rep. Doggett Introduces the TREE Act 🌲🌳youtube.com/shorts/TLpI3Ov0c… via @YouTube
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Environment Texas retweeted
Apr 20
Nature isn’t optional, neither is protecting it. Learn more about the @MeadowsC4Water and more from @EnvironmentTex Texas Nature and Clean Energy Summit, find it everywhere you stream Progress Texas Podcasts.
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Apr 11
Concerned about climate change and extreme hurricanes, Matt Lanza is moving to Connecticut.
Should Houstonians be worried? texasmonthly.com/news-politi…
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Webinar on Tuesday - Microplastics in our bodies: What Texas health experts are starting to see #txlege environmentamerica.org/texas…
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A new documentary, The Plastic Detox, is an eye-opening journey into the hidden dangers of plastic in our homes. Watch #ThePlasticDetox, now streaming globally on @Netflix.
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Days after a train derailment in Weatherford, piles and piles of plastic pellets laid uncovered and not cordoned off, risking escape into environment or exposure to wildlife. instagram.com/reel/DVydrbVDU…
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“@lukemetzger said Texas refineries routinely emit pollutants linked to cancer and raised concerns about potential impacts on South Texas farmers, saying air pollution could affect crops while the refinery’s water use could further strain water supplies during drought conditions
A new oil refinery planned for Brownsville could bring thousands of jobs and a major energy investment to the region. But it could also pose risks to the region's environment and water supply.
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Thirteen Texan musical artists, spanning several generations and genres, have formed an off-stage “supergroup” to urge Texas state leaders to crack down on plastic pellet pollution in state waterways. Ad in @AustinChronicle #sxsw #txlege @GregAbbott_TX
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Join us & @LWVTexas for a discussion on policy options to protect our water, air and land amid the data center boom. environmentamerica.org/texas…
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Environment Texas retweeted
Jan 23
Should you be dripping your faucet this weekend to keep your pipes from freezing? Here are @EnvironmentTex's top tips for making sure your pipes don't freeze during this weekend's cold weather. Everyone stay warm! environmentamerica.org/texas…
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Environment Texas retweeted
Jan 15
Houston's most complained about issue in 2025 was... 🥁🥁🥁 missed garbage pickup.
It beat out water leaks (which notched no. 1 for the last six years) as the most called about issue to the city's 311 line. Notably, recycling complaints are up 54%. houstonchronicle.com/politic…
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We were at #OutdoorsExtravaganza2026 talking to hunters and anglers about protecting the Texas coast from plastic pellet pollution. Here’s what they had to say. #txlege
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We’re at #OutdoorsExtravaganza2026 in Dallas today talking to hunters and anglers about plastic in our waters, wildlife crossings and more. Stop by booth 1658! #txlege
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Our ad in the program guide highlights the millions of plastic pellets spilled by manufacturers into our waters each year. We need the Governor and @TCEQ to stop these illegal discharges of pollution.
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“A Republican megadonor and an environmentalist fight on Twitter. You’ll never guess what happened next”
Opinion | Also: Billionaire Beyoncé splurges on houses; Harris County treasurer adds to her rap sheet; and Cheez-It reinvents the turkey leg houstonchronicle.com/opinion…
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Environment Texas retweeted
Jan 2
The second largest source of microplastics comes from spills from plastics manufacturing, of which Texas leads the nation. We need to stop these spills, @GregAbbott_TX!
28 Dec 2025
#Microplastics are increasingly detected in human tissues, with potential links to cognitive, cardiovascular, and inflammatory outcomes.
📌 Learn more in this JAMA Insights: ja.ma/4seHoOb
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Environment Texas retweeted
28 Dec 2025
More state parks? That's a win for everyone -- check out this great story about our friends at @EnvironmentTex:
nytimes.com/2025/12/28/us/po…
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Environment Texas retweeted
26 Dec 2025
I joined w @JasonPinchback in this piece calling on state to invest some Prop 4 money addressing huge problem of sewage overflows contaminating waterways and beaches. #txwater
statesman.com/opinion/column…
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