State Rep.ย Jim Keffer, chairman of the House Energy Resources Committee, and Barry Smitherman, Texas railroad commissioner, discuss how to keep the boom booming.

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John Jordan is the senior visuals editor, part of the team that ensures our stories are graced with arresting visuals. Based in Austin, John grew up in South America and has managed to hang on to some...