(Early voting is happening now! Please make sure we have a candidate who's capable of doing the job for us. Go vote for Dale Henry, Texas Railroad Commissioner!)A message from Dale:Today marked the start of early voting in the April 8 Democratic … [Read more...]
The Missing Years: Texas Railroad Commissioner Candidate, Mark Thompson’s Resume Inaccuracies.
Oops!Now it turns out Thompson’s own resume isn’t all that accurate, either. He claims to have been a police officer “in the Austin area for 8 years. If so, the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards doesn’t know about it. The oversite … [Read more...]
Barnett Shale Expo: Texas Railroad Commission Lies Must Be Exposed
Yesterday, I attended the Breakout Session, Water Use and Conservation Efforts, at the Barnett Shale Expo. I listened to the same spiel I've heard before from Jay Ewing, Devon Energy, about recycling water and, while I applaud any steps to … [Read more...]
Texas Railroad Commission Candidate Thompson Last Voted In 1996
Dale Henry CampaignFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 26, 2008 For Immediate ReleaseContact: Vince Leibowitz, Campaign Director(903) 705-2792vince.leibowitz@gmail.comRRC Candidate Thompson Last Voted In 1996Voting Record Shows Railroad Commission Candidate … [Read more...]
Texas Railroad Commission: Will this kind of malpractice cost you your life or only your health?
For more than four years, I watched this class II commercial injection well almost daily. On October 5, 2007, I stopped to take a closer look and snap some photographs. What I saw up close was alarming. There was obvious spillage around the hoses and … [Read more...]
Tarrant County Finally Discovers: RRC is Incompetent
Lack of scrutiny for Tarrant County gas wells questionedAbout 30 percent of the gas wells operating in Tarrant County have not been inspected within the past five years. The inspections are the responsibility of the Texas Railroad Commission, which … [Read more...]
Art Hall, Paid Protector of Oil and Gas?
Looks like it! Do we really need another paid protector of oil and gas on the RRC? Texas Railroad Commission Protection Money Breakdown.Dale Henry CampaignFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 28, 2008For Immediate ReleaseContact: Vince Leibowitz, Campaign … [Read more...]
Atmos Energy: Big Spenders. Energy Consumers: Big Payers. RRC: Provides Cover
If you’re an Atmos Energy consumer get ready for a rate hike because somebody has to pay for those expensive hotel rooms and lavish meals at posh restaurants.Star-TelegramAUSTIN -- Even as Atmos Energy was removing luxurious hotel stays and limousine … [Read more...]
Bryan/College Station Endorses Dale Henry
The Eagle recommends a vote for Dale Henry for Railroad Commission in the Democratic Primary.Art Hall vs. Dale Henry vs. Mark Thompson -- Like many Texans, some of the candidates in this race have a basic misunderstanding about the functions of the … [Read more...]
Dale Henry Get Star-Telegram Endorsement
This is a VERY important endorsement because Fort Worth is right in the middle of the Barnett Shale polluters. Fort Worth understands how important this race is in protecting Texans from the polluters of our air and water.Environmental … [Read more...]
Austin Chronicle Endorses Dale Henry
Texas Railroad Commissioner: Dale Henry Voters have a rare opportunity to vote for a Railroad Commission candidate (i.e., energy-industry regulator) who has professional experience in the oil and gas industry and is well-versed in how the commission … [Read more...]