I love Texas because sane people live here

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dan_s
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I love Texas because sane people live here

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Yesterday it was reported that Texas was reviewing legislation to penalize protesters who act to interrupt operations or damage equipment. The penalty being reviewed could be as long as 10 years. Under a bill approved by both chambers of state legislature, protesters found guild of halting service or delaying construction of an oil and/or gas pipeline could face a third-degree felony which could be punishable by 2 to 10 years of incarceration. The motion from Republican Representative Chris Paddie cleared the Texas House on May 7th and the Senate this past Monday. Reportedly Texas Oil and Gas Association (haha that’s TOGA) applauded the message stating that the bill serves to provide oil and gas property owners and pipeline companies with “greater protections against intentional damage, delays, and stoppages by illegal activity.” The bill still requires the Governor’s signature to enact it as law.
Dan Steffens
Energy Prospectus Group
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