One of the most powerful earthquakes to strike Texas in recent history has state oil and gas regulators deploying to inspect injection wells in West Texas.
The Texas Railroad Commission chairman won his re-election bid by a comfortable 1.1 million votes.
Railroad Commission Chairman Wayne Christian joins senior reporter Brad Johnson to discuss the oil and gas industry in Texas and his ongoing bid for reelection.
The former GOP candidate has frequently made her "anyone but Christian" position clear on social media, making this endorsement little surprise.
Sen. Paul Bettencourt joins reporter Holly Hansen to discuss the hot topics in Harris County: crime, taxes, and the upcoming election.
Democratic Railroad Commissioner nominee Luke Warford joins senior reporter Brad Johnson to discuss the campaign and his views on energy policy.
A period for public comment on the rule is now open until August 15, after which it will be finalized and implemented by the commission.
During her race, Stogner has been accused of holding beliefs antithetical to her party's while taking aim at the oil and gas establishment.
The two challengers, one Republican and one Democrat, hope to unseat incumbent Wayne Christian who is seeking his second term.
The withdrawal brings an end to the years-long effort to construct an oil and gas disposal site in East Texas.
Stogner narrowly edged out Tom Slocum for the second runoff position by less than a percent.
The accident occurred with less than a month remaining in the GOP primary race.
