Gov. Abbott signs law to bar city climate plans from banning natural gas as fuel source
Erin Douglas, The Texas Tribune
May 19, 2021
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Oil rigs are seen in a icy landscape near Interstate 20 in Odessa. The winter storm cut oil and gas production significantly.Jacob Ford, MBI / Associated Press
Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a bill into law that prohibits Texas cities from banning natural gas as a fuel source for new construction and utility services.
House Bill 17, which Abbott signed Tuesday, according to the Texas Legislature’s online portal, is a response to a trend in progressive California cities. Abbott’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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A flame burning natural gas is seen on an oil rig outside of Mentone. A new law will stop cities from banning natural gas as a fuel source for heating homes and other buildings. Credit: Ivan Pierre Aguirre for The Texas Tribune
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Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a bill into law that prohibits Texas cities from banning natural gas as a fuel source for new construction and utility services.
House Bill 17, which Abbott signed Tuesday, according to the Texas Legislature’s online portal, is a response to a trend in progressive California cities. Abbott’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.