The new project will be chiefly aimed at collecting public input from minority and low-income residents around the areas the TCEQ oversees.
A proposed law, intended to discourage flaring, would establish a 25 percent tax on gas flared by oil and gas companies.
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.
Texas oil and gas has taken a hit during the pandemic, but the industry has stabilized some since the initial downturn.
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.
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.
At Governor Abbott's latest coronavirus press conference, he announced that for 12 days in a row, the positive test rate has been lower than its April 9 high.
Oil prices dropped to historic lows today as decreased demand because of the coronavirus pandemic resulted in an oversupply.
The Railroad Commission listened to over 10 hours of testimony and deliberation on placing a limit on oil production this week.
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.
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.
Local and national Democrats have their sights set on the special election for House District 28, a seat vacated by longtime Rep. John Zerwas.
The international oil market experienced a brief moment of volatility this week after an attack on a Saudi Arabian oil facility.
Texas' energy renaissance has produced strong economic results for the state. And natural gas has emerged as a big reason for that.
