Position Statements

Texas PSR has adopted the following Position Statements:

Texas Physicians for Social Responsibility Statement on Eliminating the 2009 EPA Endangerment Finding & GHG Standards

The EPA’s July 29, 2025 proposal to rescind the 2009 Endangerment Finding, which classified six greenhouse gases, including CO₂ and methane, as threats to public health, and to eliminate all federal GHG emission standards for new vehicles, represents a profound retreat from science-based regulation as well as common sense.

Statement from Texas Physicians for Social Responsibility on the Recent Texas Flooding

Texas Physicians for Social Responsibility (TxPSR) joins communities across our state in mourning the tragic loss of life and profound suffering caused by the devastating floods that have recently impacted large parts of Texas.

Texas Physicians for Social Responsibility Statement on Military Escalation, Humanitarian Crisis, and Nuclear Risk in the Middle East

Texas Physicians for Social Responsibility (Texas PSR) strongly condemns the recent military attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities—whether carried out by Israeli or United States forces. These escalatory acts are reckless and dangerous.

Gun Violence Position Statement

Texas PSR promotes stronger public health and safety laws pertaining to firearms, including: Ban assault weapons and ammunition magazines that hold more than 10 rounds Require background checks for all gun and ammunition purchases (including gun shows) Report the sale of large quantities of ammunition to the ATF, and ban online sales of ammunition Advocate for efforts to maintain and strengthen gun laws at the state level

Alternative Energy Position Statement

As Texas is rich in solar and wind energy potential, Texas PSR supports and promotes the expansion of the renewable energy industry including maintaining and expanding tax credits and infrastructure. Texas PSR promotes energy conservation as a way to reduce Texas’ dependence on fossil fuels and supports expanding citizen’s options and incentives to choose clean and renewable energy sources.

Hydraulic Fracturing Position Statement

As hydraulic fracturing (“fracking”) and its associated processes may be a potential threat to public health, Texas PSR calls on federal, state, and local officials to create strong standards to monitor and manage the entire life cycle of the drilling, extraction, maintenance, and disposal of all fracking-related operations.