Climate science and climate change / Gerald R. North -- The changing climate of Texas / John W. Nielsen-Gammon -- Water resources and water supply / George H. Ward -- Coastal impacts / Sally Morehead -- Biodiversity / Judith Clarkson -- Agriculture / Bruce A. McCarl -- Urban areas / David Hitchcock -- Greenhouse gas emissions / Judith Clarkson -- Economy / Jared Hazleton -- Policy / Jurgen Schmandt