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Denton Considers Lifting Frac Ban

Denton Considers Lifting Frac Ban

House Bill 40 makes Denton frac ban unenforceable

Denton City Council held a meeting last night to consider its options for moving forward with the ban on hydraulic fracturing that it enacted in December of last year. The Texas …

New Texas Law Pre-empts Local Frac Bans

New Texas Law Pre-empts Local Frac Bans

HB 40 hopes to clarify limits of local control on oil and gas operations, preventing frac bans

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed legislation today designed to pre-empt local regulations on drilling activities in the state. The bill, House Bill 40

Denton Fracturing Ban Enacted, but the Battle is Far from Over

Denton Fracturing Ban Enacted, but the Battle is Far from Over

The hydraulic fracturing ban approved by the city of Denton on November 4 comes into effect today, but is already being contested by the industry in Denton’s courts. The Texas Oil and Gas Association (TXOGA) filed a lawsuit calling the …

December 2, 2014 - 2:09 pm Fracing, Oil and Gas 360 Articles