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Water Supply Challenges for the Growing Data Sector
by Toni Rask Data centers can serve a variety of functions, ranging from supporting generative artificial intelligence, economic digitalization, and growing computing needs for data capacity. As the demand for data centers rises, so does the electricity needed to support… Read More
What to Expect When You’re Expecting… A Lawsuit
by James Parker So it’s happened. You got a letter from a lawyer demanding money or that you “cease and desist” from doing something. Or maybe you have a contract that the other side isn’t performing. Or maybe you have… Read More
Municipal Corner
The Attorney General examines whether a County Commissioner can also serve as Fire Chief of the County’s Volunteer Fire Department. Tex. Att’y Gen. Op. KP-0487 (2025). The Andrews County Attorney requested an opinion from the Texas Attorney General to resolve… Read More
“Ask Sarah” Column
Dear Sarah, Our office is sending several employees to Austin for a multi-day conference. We are about two hours away, so there is a bit of travel time in the car, and they will be staying overnight in a hotel. Read More
In the Courts
Water Cases Save Our Springs All., Inc. v. Tex. Comm’n on Env’t Quality, No. 23-0282, 2025 Tex. LEXIS 306, (Tex. April 11, 2025). The Supreme Court of Texas issued its Opinion earlier today on an important discharge permitting case that… Read More
Agency Highlights
United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) Lee Zeldin Confirmed as EPA Administrator; Scott Mason IV to lead EPA Region 6. Former U.S. Representative from New York, Lee Zeldin, was confirmed as EPA Administrator on January 29, 2025. Scott Mason IV… Read More
Texas Supreme Court Issues Opinion on TCEQ Wastewater Permitting Case
The Supreme Court of Texas issued its Opinion earlier today on an important discharge permitting case that affirms TCEQ’s approach to implementing antidegradation requirements. In Save Our Springs Alliance v. TCEQ and City of Dripping Springs, the Court affirmed… Read More
The Lone Star Current – January 2025 Edition
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Preview of the Regular Session of the 89th Legislature
by Ty Embrey With the November 2024 General Election behind us and the turn of the calendar to 2025, the Texas Legislature started its Regular Session on January 14. In accordance with the Texas Constitution, the Legislature will meet for… Read More
Am I a Friend of the Court?
by James Parker Everyone wants to be a friend of the United States Supreme Court—in Latin, an “amicus curiae.” Though amicus briefs to the Supreme Court used to be rare, today it is not unusual to see cases with more… Read More
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