At our 11/6 TribLive conversation, Texas Railroad Commission Chairman Christi Craddick reacted to Denton’s passage of a ban on fracking.
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Energy
TribLive: A Conversation with Christi Craddick
Full video of my 11/6 TribLive Conversation with Christi Craddick, chairman of the Texas Railroad Commission.
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Energy
First Lawsuits Filed Over Denton’s New Fracking Ban
That was fast. Just hours after Denton residents voted to ban hydraulic fracturing, the state’s General Land Office and biggest petroleum group filed legal challenges to the new rule.
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Energy
Denton Bans Fracking, But Challenges Almost Certain
Denton on Tuesday became the state’s first city to ban hydraulic fracturing, setting up a high-profile property clash likely to be fought in courtrooms and the Legislature.
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Politics
Texas Republicans Extend Statewide Streak to 16 Years
Texas Democrats maintained their 16-year losing streak on Tuesday night, with Republicans decisively sweeping all 15 statewide races on the ballot.
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Energy
TribLive: A Conversation With Brown and Sitton
Full video of Jim Malewitz’s 10/30 TribLive conversation with Steve Brown and Ryan Sitton, the Democratic and Republican nominees for Texas Railroad Commissioner, respectively, in 2014.
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Economy
An Unvarnished Interview With T. Boone Pickens
The legendary oilman reflects on plunging oil prices, cranky folks in Denton and silly congressmen.
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Energy
Railroad Commission Seat Gets Hotter as Oil Booms
The state’s drilling and fracking frenzy is raising questions about safety, earthquakes and water use. That’s raising the stakes for this year’s Railroad Commission race.
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Energy
Responding to Quakes, Texas Regulators Pass Disposal Well Rules
Texas regulators on Tuesday tightened rules for wells that dispose of oilfield waste, a response to the spate of earthquakes that have rattled North Texas.
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Energy
2014 TribuneFest: Audio From the Energy Track
The energy track at the 2014 Texas Tribune Festival featured panel discussions on the state of the electric grid, what Mexican energy reform means for Texas, hydraulic fracturing and a closer look at the state’s drilling boom. Listen to audio of each session.
