New fracking bill would prohibit municipal bans

oil companies. the bill, known as h-b-40 would prohibit cities and counties from denying access to oil and natural gas found underground. those behind the bill say it prevents government overreach and will bring in over 12-billion dollars to the state budget. those against it say it does more harm than good: “the chemicals they are using are some very hazardous chemicals. it also uses vast amounts of water that gets polluted with fracking chemicals that they have to inject.” the bill passed the texas house today and is awaiting approval in the senate. abc-seven is