Southwest
Texas
Texas is the top energy producing state in the country, generating almost a quarter of the nation’s total domestically produced energy. Crude oil, natural gas, and coal reserves are present throughout the state. Texas also has substantial renewable resources – the state leads the nation in wind energy and is also a top solar producer. Texas has an independent power grid, disconnected from other regions, which can leave it particularly vulnerable to climate impacts. The oil and gas industry is Texas’ biggest contributor to the state’s GDP due to its vast fossil fuel reserves and production capacity.
Governor
Greg Abbott (Republican)
Governor
Greg Abbott (Republican)
House Party
Republican Majority
House Party
Republican Majority
Senate Party
Republican Majority
Senate Party
Republican Majority
Key Offices & Links
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This map shows the occurrence of climate policies passed at the state-level. Higher numbers represent more climate policies enacted.
Progress by Policy Area
- Enacted
- In-progress
- Partially Enacted
- Not Enacted
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Projections in Texas
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| Status | Policy | Policy Area | Policy Category | YR Enacted | |
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| Not Enacted |
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Green banks are public, quasi-public, or non-profit entities that use innovative financing to invest in climate solutions and attract private capital across various economic sectors. |
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Climate Finance | ||
| Not Enacted |
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Carbon pollution pricing establishes a pollution fee or cap-and-trade program on the greenhouse gas emissions associated with each sector/source of emissions within the state. Programs typically cover the electricity, buildings, transportation, and/or industrial sectors. |
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Carbon Valuation | ||
| Not Enacted |
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The social cost of carbon is a monetary estimate of the damage of each ton of greenhouse gases emitted. The social cost of carbon is used to quantify and monetize climate damages, representing the net economic cost of climate pollution to society. |
Cross-Sector
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Carbon Valuation |