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Lawmakers Push Back on Railroad Commission Overhaul Proposals

Posted at 7:28 am on August 23, 2016

State lawmakers on Monday considered a host of recommendations to reshape and rename the Texas Railroad Commission, a powerful agency that oversees a host of oil and gas activities but not railroads. Staff of the Sunset Advisory Commission, the legislative … Continue reading →

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After HB 40, What’s Next for Local Drilling Rules in Texas?

Posted at 10:28 am on July 2, 2015

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This year state lawmakers severely restricted the ability of Texas towns to regulate local oil and gas drilling. A law known as House Bill 40 was a reaction to a fracking ban passed by voters in the North Texas city … Continue reading →

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