ENERGY IN TEXAS

nizing that short-term problems must often dominate in the legislature, sought this study in order to provide a perspec-tive on both short- and long-term aspects of the energy crisis. We had hoped that the report would provide a focus for discussion about state energy policy. Judging from the interest in the preliminary report, we are certain that our expectations will be fulfilled. This document will un-doubtedly be required reading for anyone concerned with energy policy in Texas. The partnership between the committee and the research project has produced benefits for both. We have been presented with much more information than we could have brought together on our own, and the students have gained iii a unique · "real world " experience in government. The committee commends this type of arrangement to other legislative committees and state agencies. The people of Texas stand to profit greatly from such partnerships. The faculty and students are to be congratulated for synthesizing effectively such a large body of information and presenting it in a manner suitable for legislative consideration and action. The committee and the people of Texas would like to thank Project Director Dr. Marian Blissett, as well as the faculty and students of the project for their cooperation with the committee and their con-scientious efforts in producing this document. They have challenged this committee, the legislature, and all Texans to respond to the energy problem in a rational and systematic manner. This report represents the first step; we invite those responsible for it to continue with us in this effort