Your Legislature has adjourned after enacting significant bills affecting the energy industry. To sum it up, the industry has friends in high places whenever the Lege is in session (Alternative energy was in jeopardy for a while with regulatory burdens
American Biogas Council Data Shows Waste-to-Energy Potential
On June 4, 2025, the American Biogas Council, a national trade association representing the U.S. biogas industry, released new data analyzing each state’s untapped potential to generate renewable energy by diverting organic waste (e.g., manure, food waste, and wastewater sludge)
Organic Pet Food Standards: USDA’s Rescission Proposal and What It Means for Producers
In May 2025, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) proposed rescinding portions of its December 2024 rule that had established new organic certification standards for pet food under the National Organic Program (NOP). The 2024 rule
The Benavides Decision: Texas Enters the Guardian Divorce Debate
When Carlos Benavides died in December 2020, he left behind more than just a wealthy estate—he sparked a legal challenge that would force Texas courts to confront one of family law’s most divisive questions.
For over a century, American courts
Louisiana Severance Tax Law Changes – A Win for Oil & Gas
While several bills were considered that would restructure the state’s severance tax scheme on oil and gas during Louisiana’s 2025 regular legislative session, three bills aimed to stimulate drilling activity and attract jobs in the energy sector were passed and
EPA Proposes Rescission of Power Plant GHG Standards Under Clean Air Act Section 111
On June 11, 2025, EPA issued a proposed rule that repeals carbon pollution standards for new and reconstructed gas turbines and existing and modified coal and oil/gas-fired units.
Texas Operator Protected From Royalty Payment Error
The takeaway from DDR Weinert, Limited et al v. Ovintiv USA Inc. is that equitable recoupment rescued a royalty payor from its mistaken payment of royalties. But first,
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The Richters were mineral lessors in land in Karnes
Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of NEPA Reviews in Long-Awaited Decision
On May 29, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit’s decision that vacated the Surface Transportation Board’s (“the Board”) environmental impact statement (“EIS”) and approval of an 88-mile rail line to bring
Tax Credit Transfers May Have Unexpected State Tax Consequences
One of the most celebrated features of the Inflation Reduction Act (“IRA”) is the ability to sell tax credits, including the Production Tax Credit (“PTC”) under Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) § 45 and the Investment Tax Credit (“ITC”) under IRC
GT’s Environmental Practice Recognized in 2025 Chambers USA Guide
The 2025 Chambers USA Guide recognized the Environmental Practice of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP on its nationwide list of the top 31 environment practices in the country.
“This really is a continuing signal of achievement of over 100