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Railroad Commissioners Grilled on Fundraising Limits

Lawmakers took a close look at the state's Railroad Commission during a hearing this week, focusing many of their questions on proposals to limit gas and oil companies from giving political donations to commissioners.

by Elizabeth Trovall, StateImpact Texas

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Credit: Joe Vigliotta

Lawmakers took a close look at the state's Railroad Commission during a hearing this week, focusing many of their questions on proposals to limit gas and oil companies from giving political donations to commissioners. Read the full story at StateImpact Texas.

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