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Texas Parks and Wildlife proposes extending alligator hunting season

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is proposing to extend the alligator hunting season in 22 Southeast Texas counties from 20 to 61 days, running Sept. 1 through Oct. 31, and allow nighttime hunting on private property.

Where
22 Southeast Texas counties
When
Not stated in sources
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

Taxes and money

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Who's involved

  • Texas Parks and Wildlife Departmentproposing extended hunting season
  • Texas Parks and Wildlife Commissionconsidering opening proposal for public comment

The facts

  • Annual alligator harvests fell from over 10,000 in late 1980s-early 1990s to 2,000-3,000 today1
  • Proposal would extend hunting season in 22 Southeast Texas counties from 20 to 61 days1
  • Proposal would allow nighttime hunting on private property and expand equipment hunters can use1
  • Changes have not received final approval1

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

  • State officials Harvest declines largely caused by changes in commercial meat and hide markets1
  • State officials Changes could give landowners more flexibility managing alligators around farms1

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  • Texas Proposes Longer Alligator Hunting Season as Populations Grow

    RFD-TV

  • Texas could more than triple alligator hunting season under new proposal

    KHOU

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  1. Texas Proposes Longer Alligator Hunting Season as Populations Grow RFD-TV Not rated, November 5, 2026
  2. Texas could more than triple alligator hunting season under new proposal KHOU Not rated, November 5, 2026

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TCEQ solicits input on 2028 surface water quality assessment guidance

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is requesting input on procedures for the 2028 Integrated Report of Surface Water Quality and potential revisions to its assessment guidance. Comments are due by December 20, 2026, and the draft guidance will be posted in early 2027.

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, requesting input on draft guidance; Andrew Sullivan, SWQM Program Supervisor

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TCEQ issues enforcement notice to Core Scientific data center in Denton

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality alerted Core Scientific to an enforcement notice for alleged air quality violations at its data center in Denton. The company ran eight emergency generators between April and June while fixing manufacturing defects in 93 transformers. Violations alleged include exceeding maximum emission rates, exceeding generator hour limits, failing to obtain a required federal permit, and failing to maintain compliance records.

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, issued enforcement notice; Core Scientific, data center operator facing enforcement; Nick Stevens, Mayor Pro Tem of Denton

Official record and 1 moreFound via Google News

TCEQ announces free virtual emissions inventory workshop for February 2027

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality announced that registration is open for a free virtual workshop on emissions inventory and air fees scheduled for February 4, 2027. TCEQ staff will provide guidance on STEERS basics, Title V emissions inventory applicability, air fees, and Web STEERS fees reporting.

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, host of workshop

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Industry leaders convene in Austin for natural gas and data center power forum

Hundreds of decision-makers from natural gas, power generation, and AI data center industries will gather in Austin November 11-13, 2026, for the NatGas To Power Forum to explore how natural gas can help meet electricity demand from rapidly expanding data centers.

NatGas To Power Forum, event organizer; Robert Bryce, opening keynote speaker, author and reporter; Brandon Seale, lunch keynote panelist, VoltaGrid and 2 more

Reported by 2 outletsFound via Google News

North Texas water district considers buying water from Arkansas lake

The North Texas Municipal Water District is reviewing a proposal to purchase excess water from Millwood Lake in Arkansas. The potential arrangement could bring more than 100 million gallons of water per day to North Texas as part of efforts to prepare for projected population growth.

North Texas Municipal Water District, water district considering purchase; Heartland Water Partners, company proposing water sale; Jenna Covington, NTMWD Executive Director and General Manager

Reported by 3 outletsFound via Google News

Texas HHS reminds child care centers of sanitation inspection requirements

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission reminded licensed child care center providers that following passage of Senate Bill 1008, they are no longer required to obtain food establishment permits. Centers must still request and pass a General Sanitation Inspection from a local health authority annually.

Texas Health and Human Services Commission, issuing the reminder to child care providers

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