Weekly Highlights: July 14–18 – Business Support, Coast & Flooding Updates, Oil & Gas Legislation, and More
Week-in-Review, July 14 – 18: Business Support, Coast & Flooding, Oil & Gas Laws and More Here are the top business stories you may have missed this week: Louisiana Economic Development is prioritizing high-wage job growth and small business innovation through new funding initiatives, while local entrepreneurs like Downtown Fabworks’ founder call for stronger support […]
New Legislation Seeks to Shield Texas Oil and Gas Industry from Legal Action
New Law Aims To Protect Texas Oil And Gas Industry From Lawsuits (The Center Square) – Both of Texas’ U.S. senators and one congressman, all from Houston, have filed a bill to protect the oil and natural gas industry. Texas Republicans U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz and John Cornyn filed the Protect LNG Act in the […]
Proposed Legislation to Increase Oil and Gas Royalty Rates on Future Leases | Local News
Bill to hike top oil and gas royalty rates on future leases introduced | Local News The upcoming 60-day legislative session will likely see renewed debate over raising the top royalty rate for oil and gas development on state land. Sen. George Munoz (D-Gallup) pre-filed a bill Friday to increase the cap on royalty rates […]