Texas Environmental Justice Equity + Democracy
Empowering Communities for a Just Energy Future
At TEJED, we believe in a sustainable, equitable energy future for Texas. Our coalition unites community-led organizations dedicated to inspiring a cultural shift and advocating for equitable policy changes. We are at the forefront of driving a just energy transition, ensuring that all Texans can thrive in a sustainable environment.
Our Vision
We envision a Texas where every community, especially those historically marginalized, has a voice in shaping an equitable energy future. We strive for a clean, sustainable energy landscape that serves the needs of all Texans, fosters economic growth, and nurtures our environment.
Our Mission
To champion energy justice, equity, and democracy across Texas. We collaborate with a diverse array of organizations and community leaders to influence policy, foster community empowerment, and promote sustainable energy practices.
Our Work
Statewide Policy + Legislation
Advocating for laws and policies that promote environmental justice and equitable energy solutions.
Organizer Training + Development
Equipping community organizers with the skills and knowledge to lead impactful environmental justice campaigns.
Innovative Solutions + Healing Narratives
Cultivating narratives that highlight regenerative and sustainable energy solutions while addressing historical injustices.
Community Engagement + Capacity Building
Strengthening our coalition through active community involvement, collaboration, and shared learning experiences.
Our Partners' Work:
Texas Environmental Justice Coalition Campaigns
Fixing the Commission
Commission Shift advocates for reforms to the Railroad Commission to make it more effective and to better hold the oil ...
What is the RRC?
General education about what the Railroad Commission is and does, includes GOTV initiatives and calls to #ChangetheName of the agency ...
Your Energy Costs
Educating Texans and advocating for stronger oversight of the oil and gas sector. Instead of pushing higher prices onto everyday ...
Cleaning Up Oil and Gas
The Railroad Commission is an important government agency in Texas that oversees many aspects of oil and gas development. Without ...
Fossil Fuel Finance
TCE convenes a coalition of Texas and Louisiana communities with national and international campaigners engaged in the fight to end ...
Stop Avina Ammonia
TCE is working alongside frontline communities and coalition partners who oppose Avina Ammonia. We’re focused on educating the community on ...
Stop SPOT & Gulflink
The Seaport Oil Terminal (SPOT), a project of Enbridge and Enterprise Products, would be located 35 miles offshore from Surfside ...
You Pay His Taxes
TCE and our community partners strongly oppose corporate tax breaks and believe they are bad for local taxpayers. When the ...
Terminate the Turbines
TCE is partnering with community leaders to demand that Cheniere CEO Jack Fusco commit to replacing the turbines at the ...
Water for People, Not Polluters
TCE is working alongside a growing coalition of Coastal Bend community leaders who oppose the City’s and Port’s disastrous desalination ...
Renewable Energy Now, Stop Coal, Stop Gas and False Solution
Community organizing and power building to demand our local municipal utility CPS be powered by clean, renewable energy and stop ...
Fix The grid
Combine organizing in community with lobbying to influence public officials to redirect resources into a reliable and sustainable energy grid. ...
No Energy Rate Hikes
We demand an energy equity rate advisory advocate, stop dirty coal and gas, and invest in renewable energy now.
TOCA Tesla Outreach Community Alliance
Tackling the lack of clean water in Austin’s Colony, Garden Valley, and Valle Del Rio, price gouging by private water ...
Solar Equity
Create Pilot Programs · Award grants for community solar projects · Develop financial incentives · Eliminate income &; credit score ...
Access to clean water in Austin Colony
Ensure residents of Hornsby Bend have access to clean and affordable water.
Environmental Justice Campaign
To support ongoing EJ initiatives in the city of Houston. Primarily, it focuses on supporting the Climate Justice campaign at ...
El Aire Limpio es un Derecho: Get The Trucks Out! from El Puente Libre!
In Barrio Chamizal we have to deal with multiple sources of pollution to include the NAFTA commercial trucks exploiting our ...
Let our River Heal
Our campaign works to create a safe and healthy environment for our river and communities on both sides of the ...
Climate Justice Campaign
After the climate ambassadors surveyed residents in Northeast Houston, CEER established its primary policy goal: to develop a holistic home ...
Regional Resilience Campaign
The goal is to ensure equitable recovery for all residents within these counties. This is accomplished by developing strategic plans ...
Baytown Sewage Campaign
Baytown Sewage Campaign – Working toward sewage justice in Baytown through organizing, data analysis, and legal action Related Links
Onewater Advocacy
Onewater community advocacy – Centering community expertise in the City of Houston’s One Water planning process Related Links
Critical Wetlands Strategy
5 critical wetlands community advocacy – Building community support for wetlands protection and policy change within 5 Critical Wetland areas ...
Infrastructure INvestment and Jobs Act
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)/IRA advocacy – Pulling down federal funds to invest in greener and more equitable water ...
Green Stormwater Infrastructure Advocacy
Green stormwater advocacy – Through advocacy and organizing focused on the renewal of the city, county, and Flood Control District’s ...
Industrial Risks
Industrial Risks – Addressing pollution, climate, and health risks from petrochemical industries to greater Houston region by participating in several ...
Houston Sewage Campaign
Houston Sewage Campaign – Working toward sewage justice in Houston through policy-based advocacy, data-to-action tools, organizing, cultural strategies, and narrative ...
Surge Forward
Surge Forward – Convening and leading Surge Forward coalition focused on envisioning alternatives to the Ike Dike through organizing and ...
Donna Canal Campaign
Working on contaminate lake where people fish Related Links https://youtu.be/aq0qrdhrkaE?si=s7Af_l2wG0myo-bG
MAGIG VALLEY ELECTRY CORPORETION (MVEC)
Organize the community to understand how the MAGIG VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE (MVEC) works. Our goal is to learn how candidates ...
Drainage Campaign
W organize the community to advocate for their need for sewer and drainage connections, seek collaboration with other allies for ...
Public Lighting
Our goal is to advocate before local, state, and federal representatives for safe and illuminated homes, with a plan that ...
Mobilizing for Environmental Justice- EJLL
Environmental Justice Leadership Lab (EJLL): This is a community-centered approach to tackling environmental justice issues related to air quality. The ...
Advancing Climate Justice- Beyond Coal: WA Parish Power Plant
We work alongside the community via grassroots organizing against NRG Energy’s W.A. Parish coal-fired power plant in Fort Bend County ...
Monitoring Our Air
Community Air Monitoring Network (C.A.M.P.): To inform county air monitoring, we have built our own community-based air monitoring network. We ...
Protecting Against Chemical Disasters
Disaster Prevention and Community Notification: We work in partnership with groups such as the Coalition to Prevent Chemical Disasters to ...
Supporting Sustainable & Equitable Transportation
Opposition to I-45 and Other Highway Expansions: We apply our research and community advocacy methods to address a network of ...
Building Healthy Communities
Clean Air for Port Communities: As a member of the Healthy Port Communities Coalition (HPCC), we advocate in partnership with ...
Mobilizing for Environmental Justice- Language Justice
Language Justice: Comprehensive language access plans, especially in agencies like the TCEQ (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality), are crucial for ...
Join Our Movement
Be a part of the change!
Whether you’re an individual passionate about environmental justice, a community organization seeking partnership, or a supporter of sustainable energy practices, there’s a place for you in TEJED. Connect with us to learn more about our work, upcoming events, and how you can contribute to a just and sustainable energy future for Texas.