The Senate on Monday approved House Bill 40, which would pre-empt local efforts to regulate a wide variety of oil and gas activities and has stirred concerns in some towns that have sought to blunt the effects of drilling close to homes, schools and businesses. Texas Tribune, Texas. 5 May 2015.
https://www.texastribune.org/2015/05/04/denton-fracking-bill-headed-abbotts-desk/