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Texas has thousands of abandoned oil and gas wells. Who is responsible for cleaning them up?

Across Texas, abandoned wells are erupting with chemical-infused liquid and some have created massive lakes of contaminated water. Regulators say they need more money to address the problem.

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Christi Craddick, Don Huffines announce bids for Texas comptroller after Hegar tapped for A&M chancellor

Hegar’s impending departure from the comptroller’s seat creates a rare opening for one of Texas’ coveted statewide offices.

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Republican Christi Craddick reelected to Railroad Commission, the state’s oil and gas regulatory agency

The three-member board oversees Texas’ oil and gas industry. The agency has faced criticism over safety concerns linked to fracking, well blowouts and groundwater protection.

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Level of oil and gas regulation at heart of Texas Railroad Commission race

Incumbent Christi Craddick is touting the health of the Texas energy industry and its impact on the economy. Her top opponent says regulation on the commission is too lax.

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Texas Has ‘the Most Aggressive’ Well-Plugging Program in the U.S. So Why Is Its To-Do List So Long?

No state has punched more holes in its bedrock than the Lone Star State. The environmental risks are staggering, and so are the clean up costs

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Sarah Stogner announces second campaign for the Texas Railroad Commission

After losing in a Republican runoff last year, Stogner said she plans to challenge incumbent Chair Christi Craddick as a member of the Forward Party.

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For Texans, fighting state-regulated oilfield waste dumps can be a costly, do-it-yourself effort

Some Texans who challenge oil and gas waste sites must spend significant sums and time on investigating what they say the Texas Railroad Commission should examine. Will new regulations for handling waste increase oversight or just maintain the status quo?

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Company that wants to build oilfield dump in East Texas gave $53,750 in campaign donations to regulators

McBride Operating LLC and its owner, Joseph McBride, contributed to the political campaigns of the three commissioners on the Texas Railroad Commission now considering his request.

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott lashes Atmos Energy for spotty delivery of natural gas during storm

AUSTIN, Texas – Gov. Greg Abbott has asked state regulators to investigate Atmos Energy for failing to deliver natural gas to North Texas residents during the recent cold snap.

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