Luke Metzger

ED @EnvironmentTex. "long one of the most energetic and dedicated defenders of environmental issues in the state" - @SACurrent. Proud Aggie dad.

[Luke Metzger @lukemetzger]

The behind-the-scenes story (or most of it anyway). @DougDeason
https://t.co/s6hMpto3ia

[Mark R. Stover @atx_markstover]

If you are concerned about power price affordability and water resource availability in Texas, then you should support the continued growth of solar power and battery storage from the home to the grid. ☀️🔋⚡️

[Bobby Janecka @BobbyJanecka]

I applaud Senator Campbell's interest in protecting our sensitive water resources!

I'm confident we can find the best balance between local and state roles in applying sufficient resources to understanding the science while also giving Texans a voice in responsible development.

[Luke Metzger @lukemetzger]

@Forrest4Trees @GregAbbott_TX @GinaHinojosaTX Yeah, their statement only references the beach portion, not all the rest of the state park.

[Bobby Janecka @BobbyJanecka]

Well that's an interesting possible new option for the enforcement toolbox... 🤔

I wonder if any companies in Texas may be interested in doing this work?

[Forrest Wilder @Forrest4Trees]

SpaceX *was* in negotiations for the full park, according to my sources, and this is reflected in the draft agenda item for the Nov. TPWD meeting, listing 1,300 acres (the whole park), not the "approximately 1,200 acres" referenced in their statement.

[Robert Downen @RobertDownen_]

Elon Musk’s SpaceX relies on an exemption to the state constitution to send its rockets aloft. Texas's new Dem leaders think it might be unconsitutional. (Gift link).
https://t.co/E0sZCrWti2

[Luke Metzger @lukemetzger]

The TCEQ adopted a "Comprehensive roadmap to reduce emissions in Texas" under Gov. Abbott in December 2025. It's got a lot of good stuff in it, but little has been done to implement it. Gov-elect @GinaHinojosaTX could dust off that plan and immediately take steps to cut pollution

[Environment Texas @EnvironmentTex]

“TCEQ emphasizes that it focuses on [companies] getting to compliance, enforcement is just one tool and we should look at the results, not just how much they’re being fined,” @lukemetzger said. “Unfortunately…the company is not getting to compliance. It’s clearly not working.”

[Luke Metzger @lukemetzger]

Thanks to @VoteLuluFlores for filing HB 335 to create a wildlife corridor action plan. Corridors and crossings (like this one in Houston’s Memorial Park) can reconnect habitat to help wildlife find food and mates without getting run over crossing busy roads.

[Luke Metzger @lukemetzger]

Love that sweet, sweet solar power.

[Mark R. Stover @atx_markstover]

Solar provided 17% of ERCOT’s electricity in October, up 30% compared to last October. For the year, solar has generated 17% of ERCOT’s electricity, up 23% compared to last year at this point in time. This growth has benefited the grid and consumers. ☀️⚡️

[Luke Metzger @lukemetzger]

Gov Abbott vetoed two modest bills I worked hard to pass - HB 1059 by @EddieLucioIII in 2019 to boost green stormwater infrastructure and SB 1772 by @JudithZaffirini in 2021 to promote pollinator-friendly landscaping on solar farms. Hoping those bills can make it all the way now.

[Luke Metzger @lukemetzger]

It’s a terrible idea to let oil and gas companies dump their wastewater into our river. I wrote about it in August https://t.co/kkfbEfipWr

[Carlos Nogueras @carlosnogueras_]

NGL Energy Partners says it has agreed to terms set by the @TCEQ in a draft permit that, if approved, authorizes the company to release 650,000 gallons of treated produced water to start on Salt Creek and the Upper Pecos River. The public must see and comment on it first.

[Luke Metzger @lukemetzger]

Sen. Eckhardt is a big champ for the environment. I’m looking for a successor who will equally prioritize protecting our air, water and climate.

[SaldañaAustinTX @SaldanaAustinTX]

Austin-area politicians, politicos eye Sarah Eckhardt’s Texas Senate seat https://t.co/zfn6JyzyP4 via @statesman

[Luke Metzger @lukemetzger]

Who’s going to file the bill to make the Rice’s Whale the state marine mammal? There are fewer than 100 of these whales (the only ones which reside fully in the Gulf) and highly need attention and protection https://t.co/0d4WYqKwC6

[AURA: An Austin for Everyone @AURAatx]

It's happening! Austin light rail to the airport is a go! 🎉

We're so excited to see @ATP_org officially start the planning process to extend light rail to the airport! 🏗️🚈✈️

[Luke Metzger @lukemetzger]

@EricaGrieder https://t.co/rv7yD63bq2

[Bulwark Clips @BulwarkClips]

Trump on BAAJA: "The permitting bill is a great bill…We are behind it 100%."

Reporter: "And you're going to approve wind turbines in the future?"

Trump: "No, I will not approve wind turbines."

Reporter: "That's part of this deal."

Trump: "I know, but I won't approve it."

[Aarón Torres @AaronTorres_]

Rep. @moralesfortexas, D-Eagle Pass, files a bill banning building a border wall on state park property

Morales' district includes Big Bend Ranch State park, which received national attention after the Trump admin wanted to build a border wall through parts of the park

[Luke Metzger @lukemetzger]

To tackle climate change, we need to dramatically cut greenhouse gas emissions, but gas plants for Texas data centers would *increase* emissions equal to 61 million cars driving for a year. Gov @GinaHinojosaTX should insist data centers are zero emission https://t.co/xCNl8bK0Be

[Dade Phelan @DadePhelan]

Welcome to the club, Ms. T. @Senfronia4Texas 🤜🏻🤛🏾#78 #txlege 🇺🇸