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West Texas lawmakers push bills to divert some oil and gas taxes to help oil-producing counties with roads, other needs

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By Carlos Nogueras Ramos, The Texas Tribune March 25, 2025 “West Texas lawmakers push bills to divert some oil and gas taxes to help oil-producing counties with roads, other needs” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps r…

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Senator Blanco files legislation to support the Permian Basin

AUSTIN (KMID/KPEJ)- Senator César J. Blanco has filed several bills this legislative session to support communities in the Permian Basin, strengthen Texas' energy economy, and address critical infrastructure needs in the Permian Basin, including Pecos and Reeves Counties – two of the top producing oil counties in Texas. Since 2014, oil and gas severance taxes have funneled over $35 billion to key state priorities, contributing $9 billion to publ…

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West Texas lawmakers push bills to divert some oil and gas taxes to oil patch infrastructure needs

The fracking boom in Texas has revitalized oil fields but strained infrastructure in the Permian Basin. Heavy truck traffic has damaged roads, and temporary housing has increased demand for public services. Local leaders say their budgets can’t keep up. Two…

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West Texas lawmakers push bills to divert some oil and gas taxes to help oil-producing counties with roads, other needs

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West Texas lawmakers push bills to divert some oil and gas taxes to h…

Reps. Tom Craddick and Brooks Landgraf want to divert 10% of taxes collected on oil and gas production to help budget-strapped counties keep up with growth.

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Lawmakers Push to Redirect Oil and Gas Tax Revenue to Struggling West Texas Counties

Despite fueling Texas’ economy, the Permian Basin’s fracking boom has left small towns with crumbling roads and overburdened services — now, two West Texas lawmakers want to fix that by diverting hundreds of millions in oil tax dollars back to local communities.

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