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State oil regulator requests $100 million to tackle West Texas well blowouts

Abandoned wells in the Permian Basin are increasingly erupting with briney, polluted water. The Texas Railroad Commission says it needs emergency money to respond.

The Texas Tribune

A Legal Fight over Legacy Oil Industry Pollution Heats Up in West Texas

A “first of its kind” lawsuit contends that oil companies including Chevron failed to properly plug and decommission wells on private property, challenging common assumptions about plugged wells.

Texas Observer

Ranchers reported abandoned oil wells spewing wastewater. A new study blames fracking.

An SMU study is the first scientific proof of a phenomenon local landowners have long warned was occurring.

The Texas Tribune

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Oil and gas companies spill millions of gallons of wastewater in Texas

An exclusive Inside Climate News analysis found that companies have spilled nearly 150 million gallons of toxic, highly saline wastewater in Texas over the last decade.

The Texas Tribune

Sarah Stogner announces second campaign for the Texas Railroad Commission

After losing in a Republican runoff last year, Stogner said she plans to challenge incumbent Chair Christi Craddick as a member of the Forward Party.

The Texas Tribune

Luke Warford tries to break the Republican hold on the Railroad Commission by focusing on the power grid and climate change

One of three seats on the Texas Railroad Commission, which oversees the oil and gas industry, is up for grabs this election. Democrat Luke Warford is betting his campaign on the issues of electric grid reliability, regulatory enforcement and reducing emissions.

The Texas Tribune

Sarah Stogner, former GOP candidate for railroad commissioner, backs Democratic nominee in November’s election

Stogner, who lost in a Republican primary runoff to incumbent Wayne Christian, said she’s endorsing Luke Warford.

The Texas Tribune

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Heart of the Primaries 2022, Republicans-Issue 24 (May 26, 2022)

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Christian defeats Stogner to win Republican nomination for Texas Railroad Commission

Incumbent Wayne Christian defeated attorney Sarah Stogner in the May 24 Republican primary runoff for a seat on the Texas Railroad Commission. Based on unofficial results, Christian received 65% of the vote to Stogner’s 35%. In the March 1 primary, Christian received 47.1% of the vote and Stogner was second…

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What Electing A New Railroad Commissioner Means for Texans

Thanks to a provocative TikTok, and the aftermath of Winter Storm Uri, the agency is having its moment.

Texas Observer

Heart of the Primaries 2022, Republicans-Issue 11

In this issue: Sen. Rob Portman weighs in on the race to replace him and Texas Railroad Commission primary makes headlines

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