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Texas official blasts Biden admin for LNG export pause, warns millions of jobs at risk: 'war on energy'
Former Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette weighs in on the Biden administration’s pause on natural gas projects and the electric vehicle push.
A Texas elected official is urging Biden’s Department of Energy to reconsider the administration’s pause on the approval of pending and future applications to export American liquefied natural gas, warning that millions of jobs are on the line.
Commissioner Dawn Buckingham of the Texas General Land Office sent the DOE a letter Wednesday after the Biden administration announced it is delaying consideration of new natural gas export terminals in the U.S.
The Aristidis I liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker docked at the Cheniere Liquefaction facility (CCL) in Corpus Christi, Texas, US, on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023. (Mark Felix/Bloomberg via Getty Images / Getty Images)
Buckingham accused the Biden administration of retaliating against the Lone Star State after it defied an order to remove razor wire fence that was implemented to secure its southern border.
Buckingham warned that millions of high-paying jobs are at stake, including those in rural areas of Texas. She also argued that the delay would embolden U.S. adversaries like Russia and Iran as allies in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East would be cut off from “Texas-led energy security.”
“In light of these facts, it’s unconscionable that our own federal government would take such drastic steps with the goal of shutting down this thriving industry,” Buckingham said.
The commissioner added in a statement to FOX Business that “Biden’s ban on liquid natural gas will do nothing more than put our economy, job availability, and national security at risk.”
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“If Biden truly cared for the American people, he would stop the nonsensical war on energy and secure the border. As the steward of 13 million acres of state land, I will always defend Texas’ right to energy independence and stand up for the hardworking families and countless Texas schoolchildren this reckless policy decision will harm.”
Buckingham’s warning echoes industry groups and Republicans who have condemned the pause as a “win for Russia.” Environmentalists, meanwhile, have cheered the decision as a path forward for tackling climate change.
FILE: U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm (R) is joined by National Nuclear Security Administration head Jill Hruby and other officials for a news conference at the Department of Energy headquarters. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images / Getty Images)
FOX Business has reached out to the Department of Energy for a response and will update this story accordingly.
LNG, or “liquefied natural gas,” occurs when gas is cooled to about –260° F, changing it into a liquid that can be stored and shipped safely aboard specially designed vessels to destinations around the globe. Upon arrival, the gas is reheated to return it to a gaseous state and transported by pipeline to distribution companies, industrial consumers and power plants.
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Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said the pause will have no immediate effect on U.S. gas supplies to Europe or Asia.
Seven LNG terminals are currently operating in the U.S., mostly in Louisiana and Texas, with up to five more expected to come online in the next few years. Biden’s action would not affect those projects, but could delay a dozen or more LNG projects that are pending or in various stages of planning. If necessary, the Energy Department can allow exceptions for national security needs.
It’s not clear how long the pause will last, but officials are expected to study how proposed LNG projects will affect the environment, the economy and national security, a process expected to last months.
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A public comment period after that will likely delay any decisions on pending LNG projects until after the November election.
The Texas General Land Office oversees millions of acres of state land on which oil and gas are developed, and contributes funds raised from energy leases to the state’s educational funds.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said Wednesday he has secured a settlement of bankruptcy claims against genetic testing company 23andMe stemming from a 2023 data breach that exposed personal information, including some genetic ancestry data, of 6.9 million customers worldwide.
Paxton’s office said the settlement includes $150 million for a multistate coalition of 42 states. But because of limited funds in 23andMe’s bankruptcy estate and competing claims, the states’ recovery will be $18 million paid immediately, with Texas receiving $1,266,860.
23andMe disclosed in October 2023 that attackers had accessed accounts affecting 6.9 million consumers. Some of the information was later posted for sale on the dark web, according to Paxton’s office, which said the company learned of the breach months after the data became publicly available. The office said 23andMe initially denied a breach and later blamed consumers’ account settings and password practices.
Paxton joined a multistate investigation that concluded 23andMe used unreasonable security practices and failed to implement adequate safeguards against hacking, the office said.
23andMe filed for bankruptcy protection in March 2025. Paxton’s office said the settlement incorporates privacy and cybersecurity requirements, including enhanced security standards, comprehensive risk assessments and creation of an independent advisory board, along with enforcement of state privacy laws and continued consumer data deletion rights.
“Companies that collect and profit from Texans’ most personal information have a legal duty to protect it,” Paxton said in a statement.
The company also agreed to a $46.75 million class-action settlement in the bankruptcy case for affected U.S. consumers who submitted claims by Feb. 17, 2026, Paxton’s office said.
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The Texas Longhorns entered the 2025 season with more expectations than any team has had to deal with in recent memory.
Many among the media were ready to crown the team and quarterback Arch Manning before they even played one game. Of course, those unrealistic expectations were never met, even though the team finished with a 10-3 record and a Citrus Bowl win over the Michigan Wolverines.
2026 is heading in the same direction for the Longhorns. Many believe head coach Steve Sarkisian has the most talented team in the country. But in order to fix the issues from this past season, the Longhorns needed to fix one issue that has cost them in the past.
Changing The Narrative
One of the biggest issues the Longhorns had last season was the play of the offensive line. It was apparent in the first game of the season against the Ohio State Buckeyes that Manning didn’t have the pocket time needed to make big plays.
This offseason, Coach Sarkisian went out and found two massive transfer portal additions that should completely change the narrative on this offensive line.
It starts with potential starting right tackle Melvin Siani. Siani has spent time with the Temple Owls and last season with the Wake Forest Demon Deacons.
The Longhorns are set at left tackle with Trevor Goosby, who could play himself into being a top 10 pick in the 2027 NFL Draft. If the team can get competent play from Siani, the offense will be able to open up the playbook, and the world may finally see Manning at his college peak.
The Longhorns also went out and found a potential fix at left guard for the 2026 season. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers transfer Laurence Seymore could be another strong patch for the holes in the offensive line.
After spending the first two seasons of his college career with the Miami Hurricanes, Seymore made stops with the Akron Zips and the Hilltoppers.
Of course, the one concern with Seymore is wondering if he can compete at the SEC level coming from the C-USA.
This season for the Longhorns starts and stops with the play of Manning. Coach Sarkisian and the rest of this coaching staff understood that protecting their quarterback was the most important goal when building the 2026 roster.
The Longhorns are going to be leaning on veteran talent to protect their quarterback, and it may very well be the best decision they made this offseason.
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