Christi Craddick: The TT Interview
The Railroad Commission of Texas has a new leader.
The state's oil and gas regulator, which has three commissioners, elected Christi Craddick, a Republican, as its chairman Tuesday. She replaced Barry Smitherman, who will be leaving the commission after choosing not to run for reelection.
Craddick, an attorney specializing in energy and water issues, was elected to the commission in 2012. A native of Midland, she is the daughter of state Rep. Tom Craddick, a Republican who served as Texas House speaker from 2003 to 2009.
Craddick takes over a commission overseeing a historic surge in oil and gas ...
Comments (3)
Buddy Luce
Wow is @REDSTATEWOMEN without the leadership of Christi... Wonder if she went to ALEC convention in Dallas and got her marching orders to tax Texans use of the Sun and Wind so fossil fuel bidness is protected.
Herve Abrams via Texas Tribune on Facebook
That's one of the problems with the Railroad Commission; they don't think they're overly friendly with the industry.
John Cobarruvias via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Good laugh for the morning!