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TexPIRG Citizen Agenda

Winter 2006

Top Stories

Hurricanes Illustrate Poor Refinery Safety
The destruction caused by the hurricanes highlights the growing uncertainty as to whether our nation’s refineries are safe enough to withstand the variety of threats they face.

47 Attorneys General Back Action On ID Theft
In October, Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott, along with the attorneys general of 46 other states and the District of Columbia, urged Congress to protect consumers from identity theft.TexPIRG has advocated strong identity theft protections for Texans

  Texas Refinery Floods

HURRICANES FLOOD REFINERIES–This oil refinery in Port Arthur, Texas faced rising flood waters after Hurricane Rita hit the Texas Coast.




Featured Article

Swift Action Can Help Ease Energy Pain

Complaints On The Rise From Cell Phone Customers


The Last Word

A Sharper Focus For Our Work

 


News Briefs

Dangerous Toys Found On Store Shelves

Hurricane Victims Get Utility Relief

TexPIRG Urges Congress To Protect Campaign Finance Rules

Telecom Bill Bad Deal For Consumers

Textbook Prices Rise

 



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