Environment Texas

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.

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…

“@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

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

Join us & @LWVTexas for a discussion on policy options to protect our water, air and land amid the data center boom. environmentamerica.org/texas/center/e…

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/center/a…

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/politics/houst…

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

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.

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

“A Republican megadonor and an environmentalist fight on Twitter. You’ll never guess what happened next”

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!

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/…

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…

Hill Country flooding, voters approve $20 billion for water, clean energy continues to boom, new state parks, PFAS and more. Here are our top environmental developments of 2025 environmentamerica.org/texas/media-ce…

“Untold quantities of plastic nurdles and other pollutants are being discharged to receiving waters and lands surrounding” Dow’s Seadrift petrochemical complex. Bravo to Diane, but where’s @TCEQ? It’s not just Dow, it’s “happening up and down the coast” and even in inland waterways. Gov @GregAbbott_TX, please direct TCEQ to stop this pollution hurting our coast, wildlife, seafood and more. insideclimatenews.org/news/19122025/…

Did you know that the Kemp’s ridley sea turtle is the smallest sea turtle in the world? 🐢 Known for their triangular-shaped heads and hooked beaks, you might find one of these adorable turtles crawling along a Texas beach (if you’re lucky). Learn more: fisheries.noaa.gov/species/kemps-…

Loved talking policy with these bright young things! @TCEQ

New building efficiency standards could cut pollution, save Texans money -- That's why @EnvironmentTex submitted formal comments urging the state of Texas to adopt stronger energy efficiency standards for new buildings environmentamerica.org/texas/center/u…

.⁦@Ian_Seamans⁩ “called for action from officials, including wanting the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to set limits on plastic pellet pollution” dallasnews.com/news/2025/11/2…