February, 2023 - AIPG-TX

The Wise Reports – March, February and April – 2023 (8 Reports)

The Wise Report Henry M. Wise, P.G. April 30, 2023 The Texas Legislature is back in session through May 29, 2023. I’m currently checking for bills of general interest to geologists in Texas and will be updating this list as things change. New information is in bold. HB 57, by Zwiener, Relating to climate change planning and reporting. 2/23/2023 Referred to Environmental Regulation. For more information go to: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB57. HB 570, by Raymond, Relating to a study by the Texas Division of Emergency Management of the potential effects of droughts and wildfires in this state. 4/28/2023 Reported engrossed. For more information go to: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/history.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB570. [...]

AIPG-TX Scholarship Applications Deadline is February 1, 2024

Texas Students: This is a reminder to all qualified undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in Texas universities/colleges to apply for either the Foss Scholarship (for undergraduates) or the Shoemaker Scholarship (for graduate students) before the deadline of February 1, 2024. If interested, you should follow the guidance provided online (here). If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. Regina Capuano, Ph.D., C.P.G., P.G Chair, AIPG-TX Scholarship Committee Email: capuano@uh.edu