A note from Christi:

As Chairman, I will ensure that we have fair, common sense rules that foster vibrant industry innovation, allowing industry to power our state’s economy, while keeping our citizens and natural resources safe.

MIDLAND-Midland native Christi Craddick will take the top spot as chair of the Railroad Commission of Texas, the agency responsible for the regulation of the oil and gas industry on which the basin thrives.

Craddick is no stranger to politics, she was elected in 2012 to the commission and is the daughter of long-serving representative Tom Craddick.

CBS 7 spoke exclusively with Christi Craddick in Midland about how her birthplace will play a role in her new position.

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