Railroad Commissioners Comment on Denton Hydraulic Fracturing Ban Vote

AUSTIN—Below are statements from the three Railroad Commissioners on the vote to ban the well stimulation technique in the City of Denton:

Chairman Christi Craddick said, “While the ballot measure that passed in Denton is unfortunate, I expect that real facts and common sense will ultimately prevail. The charges delegated to the Railroad Commission of Texas are to manage the safe and responsible production of our state’s natural resources. We have ensured that our state has an exemplary environmental and public safety record. That record has fostered unprecedented economic growth and job creation. It is my goal that every community in Texas not only understands that they are safe, but they are the beneficiaries of our regulatory expertise.”

Commissioner David Porter said, "As the senior energy regulator in Texas, I am disappointed that Denton voters fell prey to scare tactics and mischaracterizations of the truth in passing the hydraulic fracturing ban. Texas is a global energy leader and has the best job climate in the country because of our fair, even-handed regulatory environment.  Bans based on misinformation — instead of science and fact — potentially threaten this energy renaissance and as a result, the well-being of all Texans.”