Author Question: Critics of the Texas Railroad Commission believe that it protects and represents the interests of ... (Read 92 times)

robinn137 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Critics of the Texas Railroad Commission believe that it protects and represents the interests of the oil and gas industry rather than regulates it, making it a

A) quasi-judicial entity. B) public advocacy council. C) captured agency. D) legislative rather than executive entity. E) violation of the separation of powers doctrine.

Question 2

If you are a member of the Public Utilities Commission, how did you obtain your office?

A) Election by a state-wide vote
B) Appointment by the governor
C) Appointment by the Texas Supreme Court (because the PUC is a quasi-judicial entity)
D) Nomination by the Texas House with approval by the Texas Senate
E) Appointment by a non-partisan board created by the legislature in 1995