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. [...]

Subscribe to the AIPG YouTube Channel and click on the bell to get notified of new videos. Should any of the following video not start up properly, click on the original AIPG site and find the video there. The current list of videos from National Office: AIPG Texas Section Webinar Series: An Overview of the Texas Water Plan with Temple McKinnon. In this video Temple McKinnon, Director of Water Supply Planning for the Texas Water Development Board talks about the plan for 2022 and beyond. Temple highlights opportunities, creative approaches, and challenges that face Texas as the state works [...]

The Ben H. Parker Memorial Distinguished Service Medal is the American Institute Professional Geologist’s most distinguished award. The Award was made to Dr. Scott Tinker by Henry M. Wise, P.G., CPG, President of AIPG Texas Section with Michael D. Campbell, P.G., P.H., CPG, Vice-President - Eastern Texas. The Award was established by the Executive Committee in 1969 in honor of a truly great leader, who devoted much of his life to improve the quality of geology and geologists and the services they provide. The medal is awarded to individuals who have long records of distinguished and outstanding service to [...]