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Legislation Relating to the Texas Public Information Act and Open Government
by Stefanie Albright Legislation Affecting the Boeing Co. v. Paxton Texas Supreme Court Decision and the Texas Public Information Act (“TPIA”) The 2019 Legislative Session was again impactful on water districts and other political subdivisions of the State… Read More
Energy and Utility Legislative Update
by Thomas Brocato, Georgia Crump, and Patrick Dinnin During the 86th Texas Legislature, lawmakers filed more than 100 bills relating to gas and electric service and scores morepertaining to issues of interest to municipalities. We have closely monitored this… Read More
“Ask Sheila” Column
Dear Sheila, We have some juicy rumors swirling around the office these days. According to the rumor mill, one of our employees, who was recently promoted, received her promotion because she is having a sexual relationship with her manager! Her… Read More
In the Courts
Water Cases State of Texas, et al v. United States Environmental Protection Agency, et al, No. 3:15-CV-00162, 2019 WL 2272464 (S.D. Tex. May 28, 2019). The Court granted motions for summary judgment filed by the plaintiff states of Texas, Louisiana,… Read More
Agency Highlights
United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) An EPA Interpretive Statement issued on April 15, 2019 clarifies the Clean Water Act’s (“CWA”) applicability to groundwater. This Interpretive Statement sets forth the EPA’s position on the inapplicability of the CWA’s National Pollutant Discharge… Read More
Wave of Electric Utility Rate Cases Expected in 2019
By Patrick Dinnin The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) has recently begun reviewing electric utilities’ base rates, and it is expecting a busy 2019. In April 2018, the PUC adopted a new rule in 16 Texas Administrative Code §… Read More
The Lone Star Current – April 2019 Edition
We are excited to provide you with our latest issue of The Lone Star Current. This issue contains three important and timely articles for your review. You will also find important updates on recent and notable court decisions, Texas Attorney… Read More
Action to Protect Environmental Resources: Lessons from the City of Cleburne and Johnson County’s Fight to Protect Its Drinking Water
By James Parker, Maris Chambers, and Emily Linn For cities, counties and other public utilities and districts, protecting environmental resources from pollution is a paramount concern. When a regulatory body issues a registration or permit that threatens a public resource,… Read More
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