Texas Oil and Gas Regulator Doubles Down and Defies State Legislature

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By By Martha PskowskiSep 16, 2026, 12:13 pm116 ptsTrending
After backlash to a new public comment policy, Commissioner Wayne Christian refused to attend a legislative hearing and cursed at a member of the public. By Martha Pskowski AUSTIN, Texas—A chair with Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian’s name on it sat empty Tuesday in the hearing room of the Texas House…

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