A bill in the Texas Legislature would require oil and gas drillers to notify landowners before burying toxic waste on their ...

This week’s drop in oil prices means cheaper gas on the horizon, but a potentially worrisome blow to the Texas economy.

State lawmakers want to throw a major lifeline to the Texas Railroad Commission, which regulates the oil and gas industry.

Texas also reported the largest oil and gas payroll of any state in 2024 of $62 billion, followed by California’s $15 billion and Louisiana’s $10 billion, according to the analysis.

hard-hit by the growing U.S. oil surplus, took stern measures to end their troubles. At their request, the Texas Railroad Commission last week cut back the state’s crude production for March ...

The Railroad Commission, which regulates oil and gas drilling and plugging in Texas, has sent personnel to the site. But so far the Kelton family says there is no plan of action from the state agency.