Houston Chronicle: Global warming might be critical to the future of the planet, but inside the Texas Capitol, it’s never been much of a match for taxes and tuition. The upcoming legislative session, however, could be different, with lawmakers from both parties already talking about renewable energy, energy efficiency and so-called “green jobs” as priorities. “The climate has changed, atmospherically and politically,” said Tom “Smitty” Smith, executive director of the Texas office for Public …