Texas Real Estate Advocacy Defense Coalition

Texas recently settled a chemical fire lawsuit with K-Solv for $11,413, a fraction of the estimated $1 million in penalties. A 2017 law allows the state to take over local environmental cases, often leading to smaller settlements. Critics say this benefits industry, while supporters argue it creates consistent enforcement across the state. #TREADCoalition #Pollution https://lnkd.in/gf5rKSP6

Central Texans are sharing their concerns about the proposed DeLa Express pipeline during public meetings held by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Landowners, like Patricia Sharp, voiced worries about the impact on their land, citing issues with land restoration and proximity to homes. FERC is gathering public input, a required step under the National Environmental Policy Act, as the pipeline project moves forward. The developer, DeLa Express LLC, emphasized its ongoing efforts to engage with landowners and address feedback as it prepares for final approval. #TREADCoalition #TexasPipeline #TexasEnvironment https://lnkd.in/gt8eMnsh

Texas lawmakers are raising concerns about the Public Utility Commission's ability to manage a $5 billion energy loan program after a flawed application process was uncovered. The commission, which has no prior experience running loan programs, initially advanced a project with questionable credentials before rejecting it. While the program aims to build new gas power plants, lawmakers are pressing the agency to ensure transparency and proper oversight, warning that future funding could be at risk if missteps continue. #TREADCoalition #texasenergy https://lnkd.in/ge5nw6-3

Oil fields are being reimagined as a potential new source of lithium, driven by soaring demand from electric vehicles and lithium-ion batteries. In the Smackover Formation, spanning East Texas to Florida, efforts are underway to extract lithium from oilfield brines using direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology. If successful, this could significantly boost domestic lithium production in the U.S., especially as renewable energy use grows. However, challenges remain with commercialization and lithium concentration in other regions like the Permian Basin. #TREADCoalition #Lithium  https://lnkd.in/gDbC7CUm

Google has signed solar energy deals in Nebraska and Texas, supporting its 24/7 carbon-free energy goals. In Nebraska, Google will work with NextEra Energy on a 420MW solar and 680MWh battery storage system, coming online in 2027. Meanwhile, in Texas, Elawan Energy will supply solar energy from a 37MW project by 2026. #TREADCoalition #texasenergy https://lnkd.in/ggd8s4U3

It was a wonderful time celebrating outstanding women in government including our very own Women's Council Member, Margo Richards of LCRA. #governorabbott #outstandingwomen #texas #treadcoalition

It was a great evening honoring Comptroller Glenn Hegar and celebrating the fact that Texas Runs In Water with the Texas Water Foundation. #texaswaterfoundation #texasrunsonwater #water #texas #treadcoalition

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is sounding the alarm on the state’s growing water crisis. In a recent op-ed, Miller highlighted the urgent need for action, citing drastic reductions in crop production and the drying up of farming communities like Pecos. His proposed solutions include capturing stormwater, reusing treated water, and using brackish water for both irrigation and fracking. #TREADCoalition #TexasWater https://lnkd.in/ggjgudYG

The Texas Energy Fund is set to finance nearly 10 GW of new gas-fired power, potentially cutting scarcity pricing while boosting gas demand and prices. With 11 of 17 projects in the queue, gas demand could rise by 1 Bcf/d. Lower power prices are expected, but industry experts remain cautious about project profitability. #TREADCoalition #TexasEnergy #naturalgas https://lnkd.in/gNQtEpDT

Dairy production in the Texas Southern Plains is booming! With land availability, optimal conditions for growing feed, and a region familiar with confined animal feeding, livestock producers are flocking to the area. Texas dairy cows now produce over 16 billion pounds of milk yearly. #TREADCoalition #texasdairy https://lnkd.in/gbJx9yyi