The Texas Railroad Commission regulates the state's oil and gas industry, and Democrats see it as an opportunity to shape energy policy.
Drivers are seeing the prices they pay at the pump climb — the causes are complicated but can be largely traced to increased travel on the pandemic's downslope.
The new project will be chiefly aimed at collecting public input from minority and low-income residents around the areas the TCEQ oversees.
Jim Wright joins reporter Brad Johnson on The Texan's "Voices of Texas" podcast to discuss his rise in Texas politics and the state's energy sector.
After Tuesday's Railroad Commission results, Democrat's three-decade-long losing streak for a spot on the state's oil and gas regulatory body will continue.
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With a cash infusion provided by the former New York City mayor, the Railroad Commission race becomes even more contentious despite being overshadowed by other races on the ballot.
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.
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.
Super Tuesday's most shocking result belonged to Jim Wright, who won the GOP nomination for Railroad Commission over incumbent Ryan Sitton. Here's how he did it.
