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NEWS, PRESS RELEASES & LETTERS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE State Representative Charles "Doc" Anderson said today, "I am very pleased that Luminant (the former TXU) is seeking Requests for Proposals to build two IGCC electric generating plants in Texas. This is the cleaner and more efficient coal technology that I have been promoting for the last couple of years. It is a step forward in innovative electrical generating capacity with environmental quality concerns." "I intend to continue in the next session of the legislature to encourage incentives for energy companies that utilize the best available generating technology. Partnering with industry, we will help foster technological breakthroughs and move the industry forward in emissions reductions and efficient energy production," Anderson said. "I have said all along that we have needed to seek long term answers for our energy, environmental and health needs. I applaud Luminant for living up to their word and commitment for initiating IGCC and carbon capture technology proposals. I look forward to a great partnership between the State of Texas and companies exploring cleaner energy solutions. Perhaps Texas can become the guiding light in energy production," Anderson concluded. Anderson named to special panel on electricity, environment Friday, December 07, 2007 AUSTIN — Reopening a Texas debate on energy and the environment, House Speaker Tom Craddick announced Thursday the formation of a special committee, including state Rep. Charles “Doc” Anderson, R-Waco, that will study energy demand in the state and its consequences for the environment. The issue was a hot one going into the legislative session in January because utility TXU proposed building nearly a dozen new coal-fired electrical plants around the state. But it fizzled as the session went on, in part because private buyers of TXU pledged to abandon most of the plant proposals. Environmental groups welcomed the establishment of the committee, which they said was the first time Texas was specifically targeting climate change and energy issues. “Our hope is that they would take a serious look at energy sources and figure out what regulatory changes they need to take not to mess up our air quality and the climate,” said Cyrus Reed, a policy consultant for the Lone Star chapter of the Sierra Club. Some observers said the committee ultimately could provide political cover for the construction of more power plants. Environmental groups have pressed the state to encourage conservation instead. Rep. Dennis Bonnen, R-Angleton, who was appointed by Craddick to chair the committee, said he is “looking for facts, not opinions.” “I’m hoping to get the best climate scientists from around the country,” he said. The other members are Reps. Kevin Bailey, D-Houston; Norma Chavez, D-El Paso; Rick Hardcastle, R-Vernon; Phil King, R-Weatherford; Burt Solomons, R-Carrollton; Joe Straus, R-San Antonio; and Sylvester Turner, D-Houston. Anderson tried to stave off the construction of coal plants in the Waco area during the last session, going so far as to call for a moratorium on their construction. “Last session, I worked hard to ensure that Texas can meet its growing energy needs while being sensitive to the general health of our people and our environment,” Anderson said in a statement. “I look forward to working with this group and the agencies involved in planning our electric-generating technologies and facilities to make Texas a leader in clean energy.” Bonnen, who pushed for the committee in the first place, has played a key role in getting old, polluting autos off the road, but he has thwarted some of the more far-reaching environmental legislation. Straus authored a broad law last session encouraging energy efficiency, including a state sales tax holiday on energy-star rated products. Hardcastle held a hearing on global warming in his Energy Resources committee. And King, who chairs a committee that oversees utilities, has said that he remains unconvinced that humans contribute to climate change. Democrats Bailey, Chavez and Turney have been Craddick loyalists. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE "Doc" Anderson Appointed to Select Committee on (AUSTIN) - Speaker Tom Craddick today appointed Rep. Charles "Doc" Anderson (R - Waco) to the Select Committee on Electric Generation Capacity and Environmental Effects. Created by proclamation, the committee will consist of nine House members, all appointed by the speaker. "Rep. Anderson has a firm grasp of the issues affecting energy and the environment, and consequently he will be an excellent addition to this committee," Speaker Craddick said. "The Select Committee on Electric Generation Capacity and Environmental Effects will go far to ensure that our energy infrastructure keeps pace with the state's growing population, while remaining considerate stewards of the environment." The committee will have jurisdiction over all matters related to the generation of electric power in Texas, including technologies and methods for generating electric power and the environmental effects of electric power generation methods. More specifically, the committee will study the state's demand for electric generation capacity over the next 50 years and determine if the necessary infrastructure and technology to meet this demand is available. The environmental effects of the existing electric generating facilities will also be examined, as well as the effects on global warming and climate change. "I appreciate Speaker Craddick's interest in developing a common sense, structured energy plan, which is vital to the continued economic growth, as well as our quality of life in this great state," Rep. Anderson said. "Last session, I worked hard to ensure that Texas can meet its growing energy needs while being sensitive to the general health of our people and our environment. I look forward to working with this group and the agencies involved in planning our electric generating technologies and facilities to make Texas a leader in clean energy." The committee will be charged with preparing a long-term energy and environmental impact plan to be submitted to the 81st Legislature, which will include an assessment of the different types of energy generation available to the state. State agencies that the committee will consult with include: the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the Public Utility Commission of Texas, the Railroad Commission of Texas and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas. Rep. Anderson is serving his second term as the state representative for Texas House District 56. He is the vice chair of the House Committee on Agriculture and Livestock. He is also a member of both the House Committee on Financial Institutions and House Administration. October 23, 2007 REPRESENTATIVE ANDERSON PLEASED THAT I am very pleased that the issue of money for community colleges (healthcare funding payments for non-state employees) has been resolved. I had been in frequent contact with the Speaker's office to encourage a quick and equitable solution. By this agreement, community colleges will be made whole financially and the funds will be fully allocated. The fifty community colleges in Texas are a gateway to higher education. Seventy-five percent of students going on to higher education start their journey at a community college. It is vital to the Texas economy to have an educated workforce and the community colleges offer an economical opportunity for many students. It is unfortunate that the issue arose after the session was over and was not able to be addressed and solved in the education committee during the session. I urge any community college that may have already raised tuition, fees or taxes in anticipation of additional costs as a result of the veto to roll back those increases to where they were before the problem arose. ### State Representative Charles “Doc” Anderson represents
District 56
October 9, 2007 REP. ANDERSON RE-APPOINTED TO AGRICULTURE POLICY BOARD AUSTIN --- Representative Charles "Doc" Anderson (District 56, Waco) was appointed to another two-year term on the statewide Agriculture Policy Board by House Speaker Tom Craddick. Originally appointed in 2005 for a term expiring at the end of August this year, this appointment is for a full two-year term through August 31, 2009. "I appreciate the confidence of Speaker Craddick to represent the interests and the livelihoods of the many Texans who depend on sound agricultural policies so that they can continue their work as the backbone of Texas," Rep. Anderson said. Speaker Craddick noted Rep. Anderson's long-time commitment to agricultural interests and the small businesses that dominate the industry. "Your expertise in agriculture and your experience as a long-time resident in a predominately rural and agriculturally-oriented area of Texas are valuable to the activities of the Board," Speaker Craddick said. The Agriculture Policy Board is a statewide policy review and advocacy group of elected officials which recommend strategies for agriculture that enhance agriculture production, income, and employment; that benefit consumers; and that promote efficient and sustainable use of natural resources. It is chaired by Commissioner of Agriculture Todd Staples. Rep. Anderson, a Waco veterinarian, has also been appointed by Speaker Craddick to the Energy Council, a multi-state policy group, and the National Conference of State Legislatures Committee on Agriculture, Energy, and the Environment, in addition to his regular service in the Texas House on the Financial Institutions Committee, House Administration Committee, and as Vice-Chair of the Agriculture and Livestock Committee. ### State Representative Charles “Doc” Anderson represents
District 56
For Immediate Release: For Information Contact: DOG FIGHTING WON’T BE TOLERATED IN TEXAS The federal indictment of professional football player Michael Vick has increased public awareness of animal cruelty throughout the country. Americans across our nation are now learning about the “so-called” sport of dog fighting—a barbaric and inhumane crime that has nothing to do with athletic ability. The particular crime that Michael Vick is accused of is being prosecuted at the federal level because the illegal activity extended across state lines. Unfortunately, we sometimes see reports of violent acts of cruelty perpetuated on animals right here in Texas. As a veterinarian, I am proud that the laws in our state concerning animal cruelty are becoming tougher. While the NFL is just now coming to grips with dog fighting amongst it ranks, my colleagues in the Texas Legislature already understood the serious nature of this criminal activity and passed important legislation during the 80th Session that significantly strengthens Texas’ animal cruelty laws. Beginning on September 1st of this year the provisions of House Bill 2328 will take effect. This new law specifically outlaws someone from causing animals to fight one another. It also prohibits torturing, starving or poisoning animals. It is common-sense legislation that will not affect livestock, animal husbandry, and hunting, fishing or trapping. The new law stipulates that any person who knowingly causes cruelty to an animal may be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, which now includes a state jail felony and with repeated convictions may rise to the level of a 3rd degree felony. God gave man dominion over the earth’s animals and we must exercise that power responsibly and humanely. House Bill 2328 reminds those who might consider engaging in such brutal behavior as dog fighting that senseless acts of animal cruelty will not be tolerated in Texas. ### State Representative Charles “Doc” Anderson represents
District 56 May 17, 2007 As most of you know, Donald's cousin's daughter Alicia Bonura and her teammate Ashley Brown died last year in a tragic bus accident on their way to a soccer playoff game. As a result of their death, I approached our State Representative Charles Doc Anderson, and without listening to the multiple nay sayers, he filed House Bill 1791 requiring seat belts on school buses. Doc worked tirelessly on the bill and for the legislation to move out of the House Transportation Committee, he agreed to give up authorship so that it could move forward. That subsequent bill passed overwhelmingly in the House. |
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