The Railroad Commission of Texas issued 816 original drilling permits in October 2026, including permits to drill new wells, re-enter plugged wellbores, and perform recompletions.
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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.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, proposing extended hunting season; Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission, considering opening proposal for public comment
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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 Comments are due by December 20, 2026, and the draft guidance will be posted in early 2027.
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, requesting input on draft guidance; Andrew Sullivan, SWQM Program Supervisor
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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
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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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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
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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
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Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa announced three men to lead her transition team during her first news conference after defeating Republican Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday. The team includes Joe Madden, Ryan Pollock, and Ernest Bailes.
Gina Hinojosa, Governor-elect; Joe Madden, Executive director of transition team; Ryan Pollock, Member of transition team; executive director of Texas Building Trades Council and 1 more
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Richard M. Rhodes, president of Texas A&M University-Central Texas since fall 2023, announced his retirement effective June 1, 2027, or once his successor is appointed.
Richard M. Rhodes, President of Texas A&M University-Central Texas; Glenn Hegar, Texas A&M University System Chancellor
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