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Tag: Railroad Commission of Texas

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Republican Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian wins reelection

Erin Douglas, The Texas Tribune / Alejandra Martinez, The Texas Tribune

Posted on November 9, 2022 · Christian chairs the three-member agency that oversees Texas’ oil and gas industry.

Tags Railroad Commission of Texas Texas Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian

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Am I allowed to vote in the Texas primary runoffs this month? Yes, you are!

Matt Largey, KUT

Posted on May 11, 2022 · Even if you didn't vote in the March primary, you can still vote in the runoff -- and your vote might have a bigger impact.

Tags election Land Commissioner lieutenant governor Railroad Commission of Texas runoff Texas Attorney General Texas comptroller

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Politics

Am I allowed to vote in the Texas primary runoffs this month? Yes, you are!

Matt Largey, KUT

Posted on May 11, 2022 · Even if you didn't vote in the March primary, you can still vote in the runoff -- and your vote might have a bigger impact.

Tags election Land Commissioner lieutenant governor Railroad Commission of Texas runoff Texas Attorney General Texas comptroller

Energy & Environment

Race to be Texas’ top oil and gas regulator appears headed to a runoff in wild GOP primary

Mose Buchele, KUT

Posted on March 2, 2022 · Despite its name, the Railroad Commission oversees oil and gas extraction, as well as pipelines, in the state. That role has led some to call it one of the most important regulatory agencies in the world, especially when it comes to energy policy and climate change.

Tags 2022 primary election Texas Railroad Commission Texas Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian

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Texas Regulator Says ‘Misunderstanding’ Is Making Millennials Shun Oilfield Jobs

Kiah Collier, The Texas Tribune

Posted on April 19, 2018 · Texas Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian told House lawmakers on Wednesday that the biggest threat to a burgeoning oil boom is "the acceptance of the politically-correct-driven environmental anti-oil and gas science"

Tags environment gas industry Millennials oil industry oilfield jobs texas Texas Railroad Commissioner Texas Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian Wayne Christian west texas

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