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The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts is the state’s chief financial officer. Here’s a look at who’s running in the 2026 primary and where they stand.

A West Texas rancher is suing eight oil and gas companies for at least $1 million. Defendants are Conoco Inc., Blackbeard Operating LLC, Citation Oil and Gas Corp., Formentera Operations LLC, ...

Allied Energy Corp (OTC: AGYP) ('Allied” or the 'Company”) today provided shareholders with an update on its past regulatory ...

As of Saturday, RBN Energy reports statewide natural gas production remains strong at 27.24 billion cubic feet per day (bcf/d ...

Texas orphaned wells hit a 20-year record above 11,000 as the Railroad Commission ramps plugging with $450M while advocates push stricter rules.

The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.

The Railroad Commission needs to be more proactive on pipeline safety. We need to utilize data and risk analysis to help identify patterns, prioritize inspections, and focus attention on higher risk ...

Texas Workforce Commission appoints Steve Pier executive director starting Feb. 2, citing his tech and AI expertise to guide workforce programs.

Some residents of Newton County's Precinct 4 have raised concerns over a potential carbon capture project.

An 83-year-old Texas woman says Wells Fargo left her on the hook for nearly $15,000 after fraudsters altered a check she mailed — and now going to the bank induces vomiting and tears. Billie Young, a ...