Texas Scorecard by Debra McClure July 17, 2024
The new rule designating the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard as an endangered species threatens American jobs and undermines energy production.U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz has introduced legislation to reverse the United States Fish and Wildlife Service rule listing the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard as endangered under the Endangered Species Act.
The measure argues that the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard (DSL) classification would undermine oil and gas production in the Permian Basin. As of Thursday, the legislation awaits further action by the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
With the DSL classification seen as a move that would curb production and development in the oil and gas industry and increase energy costs for American consumers, Cruz said, “The Biden administration has used the federal government to suppress American energy production at the exact time when the country and indeed the world needs access to affordable American energy.”
With over 7000 oil and gas fields, West Texas produces the most oil in the nation.
“This disastrous rule threatens American jobs and undermines the production of energy in the Permian Basin,” said Cruz.
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