TCEQ, report’s editors reach deal on climate change data. Houston Chronicle
Texas rejects Valero’s tax break request, denying potential $92 million refund. Associated Press
Texas greens cheer new EPA mercury rules. Texas Tribune
Censored scientist John Anderson on how to restore sound policy-making in Texas and (maybe) save the Texas coast. San Antonio Current
Texas tops 10 states ravaged by extreme weather in 2011. Climate Central
ERCOT says Luminant can shut two Monticello power units in Texas without jeopardizing grid’s transmission stability. Dallas Morning News (subscription)
Building codes to tighten across Texas. Texas Tribune
Texas drought takes cow numbers down by 600K. Associated Press
Whooping crane lawsuit far from decided. Corpus Christi Caller-Times
State OKs 50-year water plan. Associated Press
Wind energy is turning out new fields of study in Texas. Houston Chronicle
Disasters doom Texas oyster crop. USA Today
Texas fracking disclosure to start in February. Texas Tribune
Austin may ban most plastic, paper bags. Austin American-Statesman
Tax exemption request from refinery giant stirs debate. Fort Worth Star-Telegram
EPA to expand Dallas-Fort Worth smog-violation area. Dallas Morning News (subscription)
130-mile coastal recreation area would help protect against storm surges. Houston Chronicle
Judge rejects environmental groups’ efforts to overturn air quality permits for proposed Tenaska power plant. Abilene Reporter-News
LCRA plan to allow cutting off water to rice farmers gets state approval. Austin American-Statesman
Global warming evangelist has a message for West Texas. Los Angeles Times
Facing budget crunch, Texas Parks and Wildlife pleads for help. KUT
EPA announces federal task force plan to restore the Gulf of Mexico following Deepwater Horizon disaster. Corpus Christi Caller-Times
Texas’ multibillion-dollar cost to build wind energy lines raises doubts. Dallas Morning News
Whooping cranes pit state vs. feds over water rights. Victoria Advocate
Texas water plan set for approval but complicated by population growth, reservoir dispute. Dallas Morning News
Pecan Street’s McCracken keeps up drumbeat for clean energy, smart grids. Austin American-Statesman
Pipelines trump private property rights in Texas ‘fracking’ boom. Texas Observer
Down the pipe / When the drilling rigs are long gone, the dangers of gas pipelines will be just beginning. Fort Worth Weekly
Texas power grid operator says blackouts possible. Houston Chronicle