A Texas City Unanimously Denies New Natural Gas Well. 4 Reasons Why.

Edinburg TX denied a new natural gas well permit this week. Here’s why:

• Opposition, though minimal 
  • 1300 notices sent to local residents
  • 39 responded in opposition
  • 3 responded in support
• The well was inside the city limits
• It would harm Winter Texans desire to become permanent residents
• The city was enforcing an existing ordinance that regulates oil and gas operations within city limits by denying the permit

The Monitor Edinburg votes to deny new natural gas well within city limits