Welcome to the TGSC Website

The purpose of the Green Schools Caucus is to serve as a resource to legislators, and to provide you with information on green issues affecting our Texas public schools - including the latest research, transportation initiatives, available grants and more. Our hope is that the Caucus will serve as a working group for legislators and their staff to brainstorm green schools issues and specific legislation. Listed below is a set of principles this Caucus supports:

• New schools in Texas should be built to a high standard of energy efficient design in order to achieve long term savings in energy costs over their lifespan.

• Existing schools should be renovated when cost effective to reduce energy costs and improve the work environment for both students and teachers.

• Developing more energy efficient schools in Texas will lower the load on Texas’ power infrastructure, and will promote the growth of a green economy in Texas.

• Promoting healthy learning environments are essential for producing high performance schools where both students and teachers can excel in the workplace.

• School districts should not be asked to take on any additional burdens without the financial support necessary to carry out these reforms.