Meet Hawk Dunlap: Experienced Oil & Gas Leader for Texas Railroad Commissioner

With 30 years of international and domestic oil and gas experience, Hawk Dunlap is exceptionally qualified to serve as Texas Railroad Commissioner. His extensive expertise spans critical areas such as drilling, workover, well control, blowout recovery, and risk management, both onshore and offshore.

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Hawk holds a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences from Stephen F. Austin State University and has held senior positions in leading companies, overseeing global operations and well control. His proven track record in managing well integrity, critical interventions, and emergency pressure control speaks volumes about his capability to address the pressing issues facing Texas today.

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Notably, Hawk has led numerous high-stakes projects worldwide, successfully resolving blowouts, fires, and complex drilling challenges. His commitment to mentoring, training, and maintaining stringent well-controlled policies ensures the highest standards of safety and efficiency.

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Hawk Dunlap’s candidacy for Texas Railroad Commissioner is driven by a dedication to protecting our environment and communities. He understands the urgent need for reform, particularly in plugging wells effectively to prevent groundwater contamination, blowouts, and "zombie wells" that can reemerge after failed plugs. His leadership will bring a new level of accountability and innovation to the commission, safeguarding Texas' natural resources and ensuring a sustainable future for the state's vital oil and gas industry.