Dallas activists demonstrated June 1 against HB 3557 in Dealey Plaza as the bill awaits Governor Abbott's signature. Courtesy of Dallas Peace & Justice Center.
June 7, 2019
The 64th Texas Legislature’s efforts to criminalize public protest is all over — but the shouting. And the signing.
As of May 27, House Bill 3557, the “Critical Infrastructure Protection Act 3, appears to be a done deal.
Jo Ann Collins of the Native Prairies Assocation, Fort Worth Chapter mourns the loss of a prairie remnant to be bulldozed for a new elementary school in west Fort Worth, off Hulen Street, behind 4049 Kingsridge Road. Photo by Julie Thibodeaux.
May 20, 2019
A prairie that I love is about to be plowed to build a school.
Members of Frack Free Denton Adam Briggle, Niki Chochrek and Tara Hunter were arrested June 1, 2015 for blocking the entrance to the Vantage Energy drill site in Denton. Courtesy of Frack Free Denton.
UPDATED May 24, 2019
HB 2771 allows the state to regulate the discharge of frack water into Texas lakes, rivers and streams. Photo courtesy of Storyblock.
UPDATED May 17, 2019
Texas legislators are known to unwind over a cold one after a long day’s work at the historic Scholz Garten down the street from the State Capitol. What if the brew they’re downing contained the industrial toxins that certain members support pouring into Texas lakes, rivers and streams?