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  1. Christi Craddick has been appointed to lead the oversight of the energy sector in Texas.
  2. Commissioners are currently regulating the oil and gas industry in Texas.

Political Contest for Texas Railroad Commission Affects Oil and Gas Oversight

2 reports, 2 independent Updated Oct 19
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What happened

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Bo French, a candidate for the Texas railroad commissioner, gained national prominence after making controversial remarks regarding DEI and race. The three-member Texas railroad commission is tasked with regulating Texas' massive oil and gas industry, overseeing operations like pipelines.

From houstonpublicmedia.org

Why it matters

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The Texas railroad commissioners oversee the massive oil and gas industry in Texas. Political contests for this commission could influence how the industry is regulated and overseen in the state.

Commissioners are currently regulating the oil and gas industry in Texas, and Christi Craddick has been appointed to lead the oversight of the energy sector in Texas.

From houstonpublicmedia.org

Who's involved

  • Jon RosenthalA candidate who has received endorsements for various political and commission seats.
  • John CornynEndorsed Jon Rosenthal for the railroad commission.
  • Karl RoveActively endorsed Jon Rosenthal for various political and commission seats.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • TexasSpeculative

    The political fight over commission regulation might affect the state's oil and gas industry business.

Possible ripples

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