Texas Gov. Abbott Issues Executive Order Relating to Protection of Texas's Energy Industry From Federal Overreach
January 29, 2021
January 29, 2021
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 29 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following proclamation:
WHEREAS, the energy industry is vital to economic growth in the state of Texas, fueling prosperity for all Texans by creating jobs and expanding trade; and
WHEREAS, hundreds of thousands of Texans are employed in the energy industry; and
WHEREAS, billions of dollars in taxes and royalties flow to Texas every year thanks to the hard work and innovation of the energy indus . . .
WHEREAS, the energy industry is vital to economic growth in the state of Texas, fueling prosperity for all Texans by creating jobs and expanding trade; and
WHEREAS, hundreds of thousands of Texans are employed in the energy industry; and
WHEREAS, billions of dollars in taxes and royalties flow to Texas every year thanks to the hard work and innovation of the energy indus . . .