State judge in Parker County drilling dispute criticized

Weatherford state judge Trey Loftin's campaign mailers make reference to the impact his decisions in a water contamination case have had on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and judicial ethics experts question whether that's appropriate when parts of the case are still before Loftin. One Houston law professor says he thinks the State Commission on Judicial Conduct should investigate. The story, which stems from Fort Worth-based Range Resources' dispute with the EPA and two Parker County landowners, is here.

-- Jim Fuquay 

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[Tim Ruggiero]

Forgot to mention that he's also in hot water with the county sheriff. Seems to be a slight misunderstanding on Loftin's part about the Sheriff's endorsement.