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We preserved a special part of Texas.

This fall, Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson announced plans to transfer the ruggedly scenic Christmas Mountains to Texas State University, where the land will be open to all. Previously, Patterson proposed selling the mountains to private interests. But after a public outcry—including thousands of petition signatures from Environment Texas members—he promised to protect the Christmas Mountains forever.

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Houston's Electric Vehicles Initiative

The City of Houston and its electric vehicle partners launch a comprehensive, city-wide electric vehicle program. The initiative will eventually lead to more than 50-public charging stations around the city.

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Texas Lawmakers Ordered to Study Drought, Wildfires

The Texas Legislature doesn't meet again until 2013, but state Senate committees will soon begin studying the impact of the record-breaking drought on power generation, agriculture and the economy, and also how to improve Texas' response to wildfires, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst announced Tuesday.

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Oil exploration key to Perry's job plan

AUSTIN (KXAN) - A new, crucial, and controversial chapter for Gov. Rick Perry's presidential campaign turned a page Friday. His much-hyped jobs plan is now taking shape, weighing heavily on the oil and gas industry.

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Drilling for Shale Gas in Mexico

The Eagle Ford Shale formation in South Texas made headlines for its abundance of natural gas, but the formation doesn’t end at the Rio Grande. That fact was not lost on the Mexican government, which recently announced plans to expand its drilling for gas there.

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Houston Considers Stricter Energy Efficiency

Residential building codes for energy efficiency in Houston are about to change — but the question is by how much? Houston Councilmembers meet tomorrow to discuss new energy standards in the city.

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