HB 539 & HB 540: Local Fracking Bans Harm Texas Tax Coffers

Denton’s fracking ban has garnered a lot of attention. Law suits are proceeding. Bills have been filed.  

HB 539 would require cities to reimburse the state for taxes lost due to bans

HB 540  would require the Attorney General to approve measures before they can be placed on a ballot.  

The City of Denton’s response to the lawsuits contends that fracking is a public nuisance, and municipalities have long had the ability to regulate nuisances.  Courthouse News Service