What the Texas blue wave could mean for state environmental, oil and gas agencies

Democrats’ Victory in Texas Raises Potential for Environmental Reform

The blue wave in the heart of the oil and gas industry came, in part, from public outrage over the state’s buildout of data centers. Incoming leaders can appoint new environmental regulators.

Texas going blue portends big changes in corporate power

Expect a weakening of tech titans who have been pushing for a corporate governance in which insiders call all the shots.

Op-Ed: What the Texas blue wave could mean for state environmental, oil and gas agencies

By Celeste Guajardo, KERA   This story is part of a partnership between KERA and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization.   The historic midterm elections in Texas will have wide-ranging implications for the state agencies that oversee environmental permitting and the oil and gas industry. The Texas Railroad Commission has a new Democratic commissioner…

What the Texas blue wave could mean for state environmental, oil and gas agencies

Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa could appoint at least two new commissioners to lead the state’s top environmental agency. Plus, a new Democrat on the Texas Railroad Commission could be a deciding vote.