CEC is sharing information during the session about what bills our member groups and readers are tracking. More information is available at cechouston.org/category/texas-legislature/. As of February 18, 2013, 1204 bills have been filed by the Senate and 2664 bills have been filed by the House. Learn more at http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/Reports/General.aspx. Other helpful links: Texas Senate Week in Review Texas House Committee…
NatureFest. NatureFest at Jones Park will take place on March 2, 2013, 9am-3:30pm at 20634 Kenswick Dr in Humble. Enjoy a fun, educational day as noted speakers discuss topics such as birds, native plants, and nature photography. There will be guided nature walks, pontoon boat tours, live animals, and nature-related educational booths will be available. All ages are welcome! More…
Refundable Deposits Bill – Filed! The Refundable Deposits Bill has now been filed in Austin. Texans are now one step closer to cleaner waters, parks, highways and public lands! Senator Rodney Ellis filed SB 645 and Representative Eddie Rodriguez filed HB 1473 – both bills “relating to water quality improvement and pollution reduction through beverage container recycling incentives.” Now Texas…