The Evening Brief: Texas Headlines for Dec. 10, 2012
New in The Texas Tribune:
• Simpson Files for Speaker, Wins Backing of Hughes: "State Rep. David Simpson, R-Longview, filed papers to challenge Joe Straus, R-San Antonio, for speaker of the House, he said in a letter to colleagues Monday morning. Shortly after, state Rep. Bryan Hughes, R-Mineola, dropped out of the speaker's race and endorsed Simpson."
• Railroad Commission Preparing Rule Changes for Oil and Gas Drilling: "A major overhaul to oil and gas drilling rules is under way at the Texas Railroad Commission. The initiative has received a cautious welcome from both environmentalists and some industry groups."
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Comments (4)
Luisa Inez Newton via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Texas has to acknowledge the 21st century and the reality if drought in climate change and erosion of every beach in our sad polluted Gulf of Mexico, get real, y'all
Steven Felfe via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Straus needs to go. They need a New speaker. Simpson is an excellent choice.
Bill Eaves via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Straus has to go.............
Bambi Clark via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Business in TEAxas is good (and totally in charge).