Hard-Right Outsider Wins Primary for Texas Oil Regulator Seat, Rattling Industry
By
Kevin Crowley, David Wethe
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Summary
A little-known hard-right candidate unexpectedly won a primary election for a seat on the Railroad Commission of Texas, the state's influential oil and gas regulatory body. The candidate has minimal connection to the oil industry, causing concern among companies operating in the Permian Basin, the largest US oil field.
Key quotes
· 1 pulledCompanies working in the biggest US oil field were on edge this week after a little-known hard-right candidate prevailed in a primary election for a seat on the influential Texas energy regulatory commission.
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