When I made the decision to run for Railroad Commissioner in 2010, I committed to combatting federal regulatory overreach, and I have proudly continued fighting…
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Category: Policy
Texas Tough on Bad Operators
We have a saying in our state that we hear time and time again: “Don’t Mess with Texas.” It’s not just a slogan; it’s a…
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Texas Property Tax System Challenges
Texas is one of a handful of states where individuals do not pay income tax. Instead, the largest source of government revenue is the property…
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Oil of Olé: Mexico’s Energy Reforms
Is it possible that there will come a time when schoolchildren in Mexico will study December 20, 2013, as the day that their country started…
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TxRRC New Executive Director, Kimberly Corley
In December 2015, the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) announced the appointment of its new Executive Director, Kimberly Corley. As the Chairman of the Commission,…
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Hardships & Opportunities
Given that the theme of this issue of SHALE Magazine is the history of the oil patch, and that
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From Railroads to Regulating Oil and Gas
Have you ever wondered why the state agency responsible for regulating the Texas oil and gas
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Texas Oil & Gas: A History Worth Repeating
The story of oil and gas in the United States is the story of how the Industrial Revolution shifted into warp speed when it suddenly…
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Legislation Under Pressure
The oil and gas industry had a busy and difficult year in 2015 from a public-policy perspective, and 2016 promises to be no different. At…
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Oil & Gas: A Look Ahead for 2016
The drumbeat of low crude prices has taken hold in the oil and gas industry, from the Eagle Ford in South Texas to Wall Street. Companies…
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