Reclassification from oil to gas costs Texas revenue $8 billion

How does reclassification of oil to gas cost Texas revenue? Gas wells benefit from a  high-cost gas exemption

How many bienniums cover this $8 billion cost? $8 billion is estimated as the cost of reclassification from 2008 to 2014.

What are upcoming cost estimates? $250 Million for this bienniem and only for Eagle Ford Shale reclassifications.

Why does this matter? Lower oil and gas revenue estimates and the RRC is considering making it easier for companies to reclassify and thus qualify for the tax credit.

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