Texas Railroad Commission Archives - Page 4 of 21

Texas Railroad Commission appoints Eagle Ford Task Force

July 28, 2011 By TXsharon

Okay, Dear Readers, you know the drill: ACT SHOCKED. Here is the make-up of the Texas Railroad Commission Eagle Ford Task Force (I am totally ripping the below off from an email I received from an EFS group leader.): Commissioner Porter has … [Read more...]

BREAKING: Tina Fey impersonates Railroad Commissioner Jones

July 23, 2011 By TXsharon

It appears the gifted comedian, writer and producer Tina Fey, who became famous for her impersonations of Sarah Palin, is taking on Texas Railroad Commissioner Elizabeth Ames Jones who has decided to run for US Senate. Chairman comes to defense of … [Read more...]

Gov. Perry appoints crony to Texas Railroad Commission

July 8, 2011 By TXsharon

I know you will find this shocking, Dear Readers, but our governor has appointed a crony to the Texas Railroad Commission.Insert face with shocked look.Barry Smitherman has been one of Rick Perry's main energy policy advisors. … [Read more...]

Sacred?

June 7, 2011 By TXsharon

In reference to HB 3328, the Texas disclosure bill, Elizabeth Ames Jones, Chairman of the Texas Railroad Commission said that "Gas drillers won’t be required to reveal all the chemicals they shoot underground in the process … [Read more...]

TRC spokeswoman should define "few years."

April 24, 2011 By TXsharon

The Shorthorn published an article yesterday about natural gas wells and safety concerns during weather events.Concerns about natural gas well safety ariseThe article contains a first person account of a pressure release during severe weather in … [Read more...]

About restructuring, or not, the Texas Railroad Commission

April 15, 2011 By TXsharon

A reporter called me today to get my comments about the restructuring, or not, of the Texas Railroad Commission.What difference does it make? Our elected officials are wasting time arranging chairs on the Titanic. … [Read more...]

Oh goody. Texas gets a gas czar.

April 5, 2011 By TXsharon

Senate votes to rename, rework Texas Railroad CommissionBy Ben WermundApril 4, 2011Now instead of three commissioners, we'll have one. Gee, I wonder who that might be? This will be so much easier for the Big Gas Mafia--one check instead of three. … [Read more...]

DeSmogBlog weighs in on EPA vs Texas Railroad Commission

March 24, 2011 By TXsharon

UPDATE: For the best reporting to date on this case see: Better reporting on Range Resources water contamination case in Parker County, it is a long but essential read if you are interested in this case. This is the best reporting I've seen on … [Read more...]

EPA standing firm on Range Resources water contamination in Parker County

March 22, 2011 By TXsharon

UPDATE: For the best reporting to date on this case see: <a href="http://www.texassharon.com/2012/04/26/better-reporting-on-range-resources-water-contamination-case-in-parker-county/">Better reporting on Range Resources water contamination case … [Read more...]

Supreme Court decision on injection wells

March 12, 2011 By TXsharon

Yesterday, the Supreme Court upheld the Texas Railroad Commission's narrow view of protecting the public's interest.Texas Supreme Court upholds Railroad Commission’s view of public interestBy Asher Price | March 11, 2011The case pitted the Railroad … [Read more...]

Just when you thought the Texas Railroad Commission couldn’t get any worse…

February 17, 2011 By TXsharon

Amarillo.comWarren Chisum, who for most of his 22 years in theTexas Legislature has been a key player, plans to move on. Chisum, R-Pampa, said Wednesday that he will seek a seat in the three-member Railroad Commission as early as April. … [Read more...]