Dallas effectively bans fracking

DALLAS – The Dallas City Council approved a tough new ordinance today which effectively bans drilling within city limits. The new standards require drilling rigs and compressor stations to be set back 1500 feet from protected areas like homes and schools. The new buffer is five times greater than the old standard of just 300 feet and is one of the strongest in Texas. Working with local groups, Environment Texas campaigned for years in support of the ordinance, testifying before city council and issuing email action alerts to generate comments to council.