Fracking chemical disclosure bill heard in Texas House
A hearing on HB 448 examined requiring oil and gas operators to mail 500 foot residents a list of anticipated fracturing chemicals and post the list online. Supporters cite right to know and prefrack testing, while opponents warn about trade secret limits and operational unpredictability.
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Fort Worth
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Eastland
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Railroad Commission
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Earthworks
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Teddy Carter
Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association
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Fort Worth Politician Cites Property Rights On Net
A brief line quotes Lon Burnam D Fort Worth praising private property rights and access to information. The remark references online resources fracfocus org and ardc org as contact points.
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Lon Burnam
Fort Worth
Texas House adds $1B to schools in budget
The Texas House Appropriations Committee approved a 2014-15 state budget plan including an extra $1 billion for public schools on top of $15 billion already slated to undo 2011 cuts. Republicans warn full restoration is unlikely before session end, while educators push to use Rainy Day Fund money.
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Texas House
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House Appropriations Committee
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Jim Pitts
Pitts
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