Denton Responds to Fracking Lawsuits

The City of Denton is alleging that fracking creates a nuisance (think: noise, traffic, etc). Because fracking is a nuisance,  it is within the city’s authority to regulate. [Denton Response to GLO suit] [Denton Repsonse to TXDOT] [TXTribune] [Ft. Worth Star Telegram]

Background: In November 2014, Denton residents passed a proposition to prohibit fracking within its city limits. The day after the proposition passed, lawsuits were filed. The above is Denton’s response to the lawsuits.