Hardline Conservative Wins Republican Primary for Texas Oil and Gas Regulator

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Election of pro-oil regulator weakens climate action and environmental protections in Texas. | The election of a hardline conservative to a key regulatory role in Texas' oil and gas sector undermines climate action, environmental protection, and Indigenous rights. This decision directly conflicts with SDGs 7 (affordable and clean energy), 12 (responsible consumption), 13 (climate action), and 15 (life on land), while violating core human rights frameworks and planetary boundaries.