Texas Governor Greg Abbott is vowing to oppose what he says is the Biden administration’s bid to destroy jobs in the oil and gas industry. Abbott signed an executive order Thursday, directing all state agencies in Texas to sue the Biden administration for any federal actions that threaten the state’s energy sector.
Biden’s actions have drawn fire from Republicans, industry groups, and even some Democrats. They warn the policies will lead to job losses and undermine America’s energy independence.
Texas is the largest oil-producing state in the United States. North Dakota, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Colorado round out the top five.