Local TREND. Distance Ordinances déjà vu. Texas Cities.

Where: Denton TX

What: City Council looks to increase minimum required distance between new homes and old gas wells

Policy justifications?

• fast growth area
• protecting health and safety of residents
• growing body of research concerning health issues for those near oil and gas facilities

Legal issues?

• Does state law prevent Denton from acting/do they care?
• Does it open the city to a reverse taking that would require compensation?

Denton Record Chronicle | Denton ponders longer distances between new homes, old gas wells