As of September 7, 2024, Hawk Dunlap’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Hawk is from Longview, Texas. He earned his bachelor's degree from Stephen F. Austin State University. 

Hawk is the director of global operations at Well Control Management International. He previously worked as a well control specialist and as a drilling specialist. 

Hawk Dunlap's campaign for railroad commissioner in the State of Texas is his first run for public office. 

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Supports reforming well-plugging practices to prevent groundwater contamination and "zombie wells."

Emphasizes efficiently plugging wells to prevent groundwater contamination and abandoned wells that continue to leak toxic chemicals.

Said, "It's about seeing that things are done right and not letting oil companies run over the citizens of Texas just because they produce oil and gas and pay some royalties."

- Emphasizes efficiently plugging wells to prevent groundwater contamination and abandoned wells that continue to leak toxic chemicals.
- Said, "It's about seeing that things are done right and not letting oil companies run over the citizens of Texas just because they produce oil and gas and pay some royalties."

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Believes in addressing gas injection well blowouts and fires, citing a 2020 incident in Algeria that was capped and diverted in 36 days.

As a well site supervisor, capped and diverted a well in 36 days and planned and supervised the well-killing operation using a snubbing unit.

Believes in the importance of effective blowout recovery techniques, as demonstrated by successfully recovering a sheared 7” landing joint in Nigeria in 2021.

Supports enforcing stricter regulations and improving well-plugging procedures to protect Texas' resources and communities.

Believes addressing groundwater contamination, blowouts, and "zombie wells" is crucial for the Texas Railroad Commission.

Believes in prioritizing safety in energy extraction, citing a 2010 Iraq incident where a surface blowout occurred with drill pipe ejected from the well.

As a drilling engineer, capped a blowout in Indonesia in 2004 and performed plugging operations.

Supports the removal of oil rigs and capping wells, even in the event of a blowout and fire.

Believes in "fixing" the Texas oil and gas industry.

Believes in addressing environmental issues, citing a 2010 underground blowout in Uzbekistan.

Believes in addressing environmental disasters, citing the 2011 underground blowout off the coast of Mumbai, India.

Believes in utilizing advanced techniques such as multi-string hot tapping and freezing to enhance oil extraction processes, as demonstrated in Saudi Arabia in 2012.

Believes in the importance of safe oil production, citing a 2011 incident in Iraq where a surface blowout production well released hydrogen sulfide (H2S), a toxic gas.

Believes that issues such as pollution and unsafe practices endanger public health, the environment, and the integrity of the energy industry.

Hawk Dunlap holds a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences from Stephen F. Austin State University. None.

Hawk Dunlap has held senior positions in leading companies, overseeing global operations and well control. He has extensive experience in well control operations, including roles in the U.A.E., Papua New Guinea, Algeria, Indonesia, Kurdistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the Caspian Sea, Iraq, Uzbekistan, India, Argentina, California, Kuwait, Nigeria, and the United States.

As of September 12, 2024, Hawk Dunlap’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- The railroad commissioner is one of three members of the Texas Railroad Commission, which regulates the oil and natural gas industry, pipeline transporters, liquified petroleum gas, coal and uranium mining, and oversees clean drinking water. Despite its name, the commission no longer regulates railroads.
- Railroad commissioners are elected in statewide partisan elections for six-year, staggered terms, with one seat up for election every two years. The commissioners elect the chairman, and the Governor appoints replacements if a vacancy arises.

One of three commissioners who oversee the oil and gas industry, coal and uranium mining, and clean drinking water. 