AUSTIN, Texas – Texas Democratic Party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa issues the following statement:

“Tonight, the Texas Democratic Party congratulates the Democratic nominee for Railroad Commissioner Katherine Culbert. The Texas Railroad Commission election is the most important environmental race in the United States, and we’re going to fight tooth and nail to replace Christi Craddick in November. We’re poised to champion environmental integrity, corporate accountability, and the Texans working in the oil and gas industry who deserve safe worksite conditions. Katherine Culbert will bring forth a new era of responsible leadership and transparency for the benefit of all Texans.”

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