Houston Environmental News Update November 16, 2016

Scroll down to read notes from our member organizations and the community, or view the emailed version of the newsletter, which includes a listing of green jobs and an update on the 85th Texas Legislature. Greetings! The Citizens’ Environmental Coalition brings together over 130 member groups, forging the alliances necessary to launch crucial improvements to our environment. And, through the…

85th Texas Legislature Regular Session

The CEC will be providing updates about activities in the 85th Texas Legislature that are related to the environment. Please let us know if you are particularly interested in any legislation, and we’ll keep a special eye out for it. Over the next several months, we will also be providing guest commentary about various pieces of legislation. We’ll be collecting…

Houston City Council Agenda – November 16, 2016

The city will consider the following agenda items at the November 16, 2016, Houston City Council Meeting. 3 – Authorize payment to Texas Commission on Environmental Quality totaling $1.7 million for the annual Consolidated Water Quality fee for the City’s wastewater treatment plants. 33 – Ordinance appropriating $77,000 out of Parks & Recreation Dedication Fund for the completion of a construction…