Coal Opponents: Fired Up
Just got out of a presser where Charles "Doc" Anderson, a state rep from McLennan County and ally of Dallas Mayor Laura Miller's in coal plant opposition, announced he's filing a bill to ask for a 180-day moratorium on new coal plant permits.
The bill -- which comes in the form of a non-binding resolution -- will, at the very least, take the pulse of the House on the coal plant issue, which has heated up in recent months with TXU's plans for several more across the state. Lawmakers also expect it to open the door for a more detailed energy debate this session, which could include tax incentives for clean energy options.