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
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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
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
EPA Proposes Rescission of Power Plant GHG Standards Under Clean Air Act Section 111
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,
The events.
The Richters were mineral lessors in land in Karnes…
Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of NEPA Reviews in Long-Awaited Decision
Tax Credit Transfers May Have Unexpected State Tax Consequences
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…