This is great news, but it doesn't mention fracking fluid or toxic drilling waste.White House Wants Tougher Rule on Toxic Substances"The American people are looking to the government for assurance that chemicals have been assessed using the best … [Read more...]
Senator Wendy Davis Wins Passage of Barnett Shale Bills
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Bernie SchefflerApril 21, 2009 512.463.0110Senator Wendy Davis Wins Passage of Barnett Shale … [Read more...]
ALERT: H.B. 4441 Take action to protect Texas families from dangerous gas pipelines
Taking control away from citizens and handing it to an agency with a poor track record is a bad idea. (ask DISH, TX) H.B. 4441 would give exclusive authority over pipelines and above ground appurtenant facilities to the Texas Railroad Commission … [Read more...]
My new gig: Texas Bill Country
Texas Bill CountryTracking bills in the legislature … [Read more...]
We Need More Representatives Like Lon Burnam and Wendy Davis
Lon Burnam filed six bills to help victims of the shale:HB 1533 requires the Texas Railroad Commission to notify certain elected officials upon receipt of gas drilling permit applications in Tarrant CountyHB 1534 requires natural gas production and … [Read more...]