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texas energy industry political influence

The Texas-sized roadblock to Biden’s climate plans

Meet the Texas commissioners who could stymie Biden’s climate agenda.
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Energy industry showers Gov. Greg Abbott, other Texas politicians with campaign cash after they passed power grid bills

For some energy experts, the increase in donations for the officials at the close of the session looks like a reward for not passing more stringent regulations and raises questions about whether lawmakers let the oil, gas and the broader energy industry off easy for its massive failures.
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