Texas Bioenergy Policy Council convenes first meeting, receives charges

Cherokeean Herald
December 16, 2009
Texas Department of Agriculture
Todd Staples

AUSTIN – Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples called to order the new Texas Bioenergy Policy Council. The council was created by the 81st Texas Legislature to make the state a leader in biofuel and biomass production. Commissioner Staples chairs the 18-member board, which is comprised of policy makers and industry experts.

“The Legislature has given this council a powerful opportunity to put together a strategic roadmap for attracting sustainable bioenegy to Texas,” Commissioner Staples said. “Texas is a leader in both energy and agriculture. By intersecting two of our state’s largest industries, Texas can position itself as a global leader in the future production of renewable energy.”

Commissioner Staples set forth the criteria that will guide the council as it works to meet its goal of making Texas the renewable energy capital of the world.

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