As freshman Democrat Rep. Lizzie Fletcher seeks to fend off Republican Wesley Hunt, a national debate over energy policies looms over the district known as the Energy Capital of the World.
Biden's energy plan contains aspects of the Green New Deal but he is not in favor of an outright fracking ban. Instead, he's touting a lukewarm version that would phase out drilling on federal land and waters.
Last summer, Texans nearly experienced similar rolling blackouts to what Californians faced just a few weeks ago.
Here’s a look at how Vice President Joe Biden’s energy plan, a mix of progressive and more moderate proposals, could impact Texas.
A connection between Wright and environmental violations made by a company he once owned was brought to light, but they occurred after he sold the entity and he has since remediated the problems caused by his purchaser.
Almost a year after first announcing a plan to roll back methane regulations, the EPA and Trump administration will move forward with a plan to eliminate Obama-era rules.
Two years after losing by four points to Rep. Michael McCaul, progressive Democrat Mike Siegel is running to finish what he started in 2018.
During his stop in the Permian Basin, President Trump contrasted his energy policies with Joe Biden's, as polls show Texas is more competitive than it was four years ago.
Texas Democrats have not held a statewide position in over 20 years, but after an encouraging 2018 midterm election, some see opportunity in the Railroad Commission race.
About five months since its announcement, the Trump Administration's new WOTUS rule goes into effect after a federal judge denied a motion for an injunction.
With the coronavirus pandemic drastically changing the typical demand models, Texas' energy regulator braces for a hot summer.
Residents voiced hesitations about a proposed solar farm at a county commissioner's meeting, citing tax abatements and health concerns as reasons for pause.
Electricity from Texas wind farms hit its highest market share in April, while demand for oil is down over 10 percent resulting in unemployment for many in the industry.
150 miles of construction have been completed on Kinder Morgan's planned 430-mile pipeline, but lawsuits from advocacy groups and local entities keep coming.
The Texas Railroad Commission declined to institute oil production limits and will look to other ways to cushion the financial blow coronavirus has delivered.
After a poor first-quarter, Halliburton has tightened its belt by shuttering two Texas facilities and laying off hundreds of employees.
The Texas Railroad Commission will consider prorationing oil production, something that hasn't been done in almost a half-century.
The Texas Railroad Commission will explore the pros and cons of oil production proration — or, limiting production to artificially increase and stabilize oil prices.
The Texan spoke with two Texas legislators, one Democrat and one Republican, about both their concerns and hopes amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The state's Economic Stabilization Fund (ESF) is heavily reliant on severance taxes from oil and natural gas production. The ESF currently has an over $10 billion balance.
