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Your letters, faxes and other communications with decision-makers play a key role in our victories. Thanks for using your voice to let decision-makers know that you - and many other Texans - want our health and environment protected.

Air Pollution

Dallas Residents: Say No to Drilling in Parks!

Natural gas companies wish to begin “fracking” operations inside Dallas for the first time. The first proposed locations are on city-owned park land along the Trinity River, in its floodplain—and the company is proposing to build a gas processing facility near the new Elm Fork Soccer Complex, which will be the city's largest outdoor recreation area. We must ensure drilling will only be allowed if it is safe and responsible.

Electronic Waste

State Legislation: Protect the Environment, Boost the Economy

Electronics contain an array of toxic materials including lead, mercury, and PCB-like brominated flame-retardants, among others. An old-style computer monitor or TV contains at least 4 pounds of lead, and flat panels have mercury bulbs. Consumer electronics currently make up an estimated 40% of the lead and 70% of heavy metals found in landfills—many of which leak pollutants into groundwater. 

TCE is working to pass legislation in 2013 to keep toxic materials out of our landfills. This will protect our land and water while creating jobs in the recycling industry. You can help press your legislators, as well as retail giant Walmart, to make a commitment for cleaner, greener products and responsible recycling.

Sample Letter

Tell San Marcos City Council to Ban Single-use Checkout Bags

The City of San Marcos is considering a ban on single-use bags at retail and grocery checkout registers. Plastic bags use dirty fossil fuels and paper bags use natural resources and copious amounts of water during production. Single-use are a blight on Texas communities, clog up waste water and sewage systems and cost tax payers valuable dollars.