The voters in Denton chose to ban fracking in the city, and neither the oil industry or state regulators are happy about it. It's a good example of not only local - state conflict in the city, but of the limits of democracy.
Denton, Texas Voters Are First In State To Ban Fracking.
- Read this for background. Similar bans were on the ballot in other cities, some passed some didn't.
How the Denton Fracking Ban Could Work.- Some detail on the initiative process, how this got to the ballot to begin with.
Denton Voted To Ban Fracking. So Now What?- Responses by industry, the state and landowners were expected.
Denton Fracking Ban Could Spur Wider Legal Clash.- The current conflict was anticipated.
Texas Oil Regulator Says It Will Not Honor Town’s Vote To Ban Fracking.
- The chair of Railroad Commission will continue to issue permits to drill in the city.
First Lawsuits Filed Over Denton's New Fracking Ban.
- Details here on the lawsuits filed by affect groups.
