The Texas Railroad Commission has a new curriculum focused on keeping students safe from exploding gas wells. What's the Risk? A ready to use lesson plan and video on what every student should know about the potential dangers of hanging around … [Read more...]
Article sites lack of gas well inspections and testing in Texas
Star-TelegramA 2008 state audit found that about 40 percent of the oil and gas wells in Texas had not been inspected in five years.Texas Railroad Commission says there is no evidence of water contamination in Texas from drilling and it's easy to say … [Read more...]
Benzene in Denton Creek Watershed from Aruba Petroleum Barnett Shale Gas Well
The pictures in the following video were taken at an Aruba Petroleum Barnett Shale gas well.Tests show the following chemicals:TCEQ says to call TRC.TRC says to call TCEQ.SOS to EPA! … [Read more...]
TRC Commissioner Williams seeks U.S. Senate Seat
Texas Railroad Commissioner Michael Williams desperately desires Hutchinson's Senate Seat. Find out what he stands for and what he wants for Texas from his speech at the CPAC Convention,Michael Williams at CPAC Convention:Does not believe in climate … [Read more...]
To: Steve Heare, director of EPA’s Drinking Water Protection Division
Dear Steve,I just read an article where you made the following statement in regards to state regulation of hydraulic fracturing:“I have no information that states aren’t doing a good job alreadyI'll let PA and CO with all their flammable water speak … [Read more...]
Carrillo to Big Gas: Fix those fake leaks
No kidding.Railroad Commission Chairman Victor Carillo told natural gas operators to inspect their systems and fix any leaks to protect themselves against an "environment of heightened awareness and often false accusations."Go ahead, Big Gas, fix … [Read more...]
Jeff Weems Editorial: "The Wrong Conductor is Driving the Train"
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - February 2, 2010Contact: Helen Sutton(713) 465-1990helen@jeffweemsforcommissioner.comEDITORIAL: "The Wrong Conductor is Driving the Train"Over the past several years, the amount of drilling in Texas has skyrocketed, especially … [Read more...]
I can’t shut up about that Barnett Shale Town Hall meeting.
I have more venting to do about the BS venting (see previous post for background).Does it seem logical to anyone else that there would be no need for an EXCEPTION DOCUMENT listing the occasions where venting is acceptable if venting is NEVER … [Read more...]
Barnett ShaleTown Hall Meeting: Corrections and unanswered questions
The Barnett Shale Town Hall meeting last Thursday evening was advertised as an opportunity for representatives from state agencies to "educate" residents of Denton on permitting processes, various planned drilling projects and facilities.I regret … [Read more...]
Texas Railroad Commissioner Carrillo in Action
Have you ever wondered just what a Texas Railroad Commissioner does? Well, here's a glimpse brought to you by Calvin Tillman, Mayor of DISH who recently spoke before the Texas Railroad Commissioners.My Experience With The Texas Railroad … [Read more...]
Mayor Tillman’s comments before the Texas Railroad Commission
Calvin Tillman, Mayor of DISH, Texas addressed the Texas Railroad Commission regarding a moratorium in the Barnett Shale. You can read this address HERE.BEWARE, DIZZYING SPIN: Oil & Gas Lawyer's blog:Tiny Town of Dish, Texas Stirs Up Hornet's … [Read more...]
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