The three-member board oversees Texas’ oil and gas industry. It has faced criticism over concerns linked to fracking, well ...

Today, the agency regulates oil and gas extraction and waste, pipelines, natural gas utilities, and coal and uranium surface ...

Republican Christi Craddick declared victory late Tuesday, defeating three challengers to keep her seat on the state agency ...

DEER PARK, Texas (AP) — A flame that towered over ... and initial shelter orders included schools. The City of La Porte said it has slightly reduced the evacuation area south of the pipeline fire, but ...

Read more on our AI policy here. La Porte Fire initially started today at 2:27 p.m. in Plumas County. It has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the ...

Read more on our AI policy here. It has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

TX – Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter ... Last month, a massive pipeline fire burned for days in the La Porte and Deer Park area, near Houston.

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.

The Blackcomb gas pipeline, which reached final investment decision in July, will move another 2.5 bcf/d of natural gas from the Permian to south Texas. It will start up in the second half of 2026.