A Rare Recusal by Texas Oil and Gas Regulator Up for Re-election

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By By Martha PskowskiNov 24, 2025, 7:00 pm104 pts
Railroad Commissioner Jim Wright removed himself from a vote last week on an oilfield waste company with which he has financial ties. The move highlighted the close relationship between state officials and the industry they regulate. By Martha Pskowski Jim Wright stepped out of the room last week while his…

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