Two days after Texas Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton and the board’s chair, Christi Craddick, clashed publicly at a state meeting, Sitton is asking Attorney General Ken Paxton to weigh in on his colleague’s actions.
Christi Craddick
Craddick seeking another term on Railroad Commission
Craddick’s announcement means that every non-judicial statewide official in Texas โ all of them Republicans โ has plans to seek re-election next year.
Reports: Most statewide officials in strong financial shape
Most of Texas’ top state leaders tallied some formidable numbers in their latest campaign finance reports.
TribLive: Craddick on the Shale Boom
At our 11/6 TribLive conversation, Texas Railroad Commission Chairman Christi Craddick talked about the impact of the shale boom on the state.
TribLIve: Craddick on the Denton Fracking Ban
At our 11/6 TribLive conversation, Texas Railroad Commission Chairman Christi Craddick reacted to Denton’s passage of a ban on fracking.
TribLive: Craddick on the GOP Sweep
At our 11/6 TribLive conversation, Texas Railroad Commission Chairman Christi Craddick talked about the results of the 2014 general election.
Campaign Roundup: The Week’s Political News
Four of the state’s top officeholders each raised more than $1 million during the second half of 2011. Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, who is running for the U.S. Senate, raised $1.5 million for his federal campaign account during the fourth quarter alone.
Christi Craddick: The TT Interview
Christi Craddick, daughter of former House speaker and current state Rep. Tom Craddick, R-Midland, on why she wants to run for the Texas Railroad Commission, whether her dad’s politics will get in the way, and why the oil and gas industry needs her as a regulator.
Campaign Chatter
The daughter of a former Texas House speaker tops the latest round of campaign announcements.


