Texas Governor Signs Bills Promoting Oil and Gas, Bolstering Economic Growth
This past week saw Governor Greg Abbott of Texas enact measures that would promote economic growth and support the natural gas and oil industry in the state. Giving a statement at his office, Abbott asserted that this was a critical moment for the future of the state as well as the Permian Basin. The Permian Basin is a sedimentary basin known to hold vast oil and natural gas reserves. It is located in west Texas and the southeastern region of New Mexico. This basin has over 7,000 fields and spans over 86,000 square miles. It makes up almost 15% of…