Texas lawmakers fight Biden s executive order on climate change
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott holds up his executive order, directing every state agency to use all lawful powers and tools to challenge any federal action that threatens the continued strength, vitality and independence of the energy industry during a press conference in Midland.
and last updated 2021-01-28 23:41:19-05
Texas lawmakers are speaking out after President Joe Biden signed an executive order halting new oil leases on federal lands and stopping construction of the Keystone XL pipeline.
Governor Greg Abbott traveled to the Permian Basin Thursday to meet with leaders of the oil and gas industries. He also announced a new executive order, aimed at battling the new regulations.