Principle Criteria
Free Enterprise
Property Rights
Personal Responsibility
Limited Government
Individual Liberty
Digest
HCR 42 honors the late W. E. Connell, a pioneer in banking and the Permian Basin’s oil and gas industry, on the occasion of his posthumous induction into the Petroleum Hall of Fame on April 10, 2025. It recounts his contributions to the financial infrastructure of West Texas, his support of early oil ventures, and his lasting impact on the region​.
Author
Tom Craddick
Sponsor
Kevin Sparks
Contact the Author
Rep. Tom Craddick
Capitol Phone:
(512) 463-0500
Capitol Office:
CAP 1W.9
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