Greg Abbott on Energy & Oil

	Greg Abbott on Energy & Oil

Build a power grid strong enough for the next century

We passed 14 bipartisan laws that strengthened the power grid. Since then, no Texan has lost power because of the state grid. But we all know that increased demand will be placed on the grid as Texas continues to grow. So, we will build a grid strong enough to power Texas for the next century. In fact, in just the last month, multiple electric generation projects have been announced, adding reliable power to our grid. Source: 2023 State of the State Address to the Texas legislature , Feb 16, 2023

Clean Power Plan is an EPA power grab

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following the State of Texas' lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) "Clean Power Plan":

"The EPA's latest power grab--disguised as a "Clean Power Plan'--takes already burdensome federal regulations a step further by driving up energy costs, stagnating job growth, threatening the reliability of our electric grid and treading all over the State of Texas' sovereignty," said Governor Abbott. "With seemingly no concept of what it costs to support a family, start a business or save for retirement, the federal government has yet again proven its readiness to sacrifice American jobs in the name of expanding bureaucratic authority and pushing its liberal agenda. I applaud the Attorney General's challenge to the Clean Power Plan and offer my full support for all efforts to fight federal government overreach."

Source: 2018 Texas Governor campaign press release , Oct 23, 2015

Ban local regulation of oil and gas operations

Texas regulators are one step closer to preempting nearly all local oil and gas regulation in the state. The controversial bill gives the Texas Railroad Commission authority to preempt city laws when it comes to subsurface oil and gas operations, including hydraulic fracking. It was filed in reaction to the Denton frack ban, approved by voters in that city. If adopted, the bill would ban any ordinance that prohibits an oil and gas operation.

Legislative outcome: Passed Senate 26-5 on May/4/15; passed House 125-20-1 on Apr/20/15; signed by Governor Greg Abbott May/18/15. A YES vote supports fracking despite local opposition; a NO vote allows municipal regulations on fracking.

Source: Dallas Business Journal:Texas legislative voting record HB40 , May 18, 2015

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