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Oil Boom Moves Fracking to Forefront in Legislature

Despite mounting concerns over disruptions to the environment and infrastructure, Texas lawmakers haven't soured on fracking. But that hasn't kept the practice out of the sights of legislators pushing for more regulations.

by Mose Buchele, KUT News

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Credit: Kurt Nordstrom

Despite mounting concerns over disruptions to the environment and infrastructure, Texas lawmakers haven't soured on fracking. But that hasn't kept the practice out of the sights of legislators pushing for more regulations. Read the full story at StateImpact Texas.

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Mose Buchele

KUT NEWS

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