City Council in Texas Votes to Repeal Fracking Ban in Light off New State Law

摘要

A Texas city council has voted to amend a city ordinance and repeal its ban on hydraulic fracturing after determining the ban couldn't be enforced because of recent legislation passed by the Texas Legislature. The Denton City Council voted June 16 by 6-1 to amend Ordinance No. 2014-01, known as the hydraulic fracturing ban, Lindsey Baker, public information officer for the city, said in a statement. The ban had been rendered unenforceable by the city when H.B. 40 passed in May. The new state law prevents municipalities from regulating oil and gas industries. Fracking operations resumed in the city on June 1 f46 ER 1712. 6/5/15).