On February 9, Texas Tech Law welcomed Ken King for the Energy Law Lecture Series, where he presented “Wildfire Mitigation – Texas Legislative Update.”
Representative King, who has served in the Texas House since 2013 and represents 19
counties across the Panhandle and South Plains, discussed the state’s legislative
response to wildfire risk, infrastructure resilience, and disaster preparedness. As
Chairman of the House State Affairs Committee and the Select Committee on Disaster
Preparedness and Flooding, he offered students insight into how energy policy and
public safety intersect at the state level.
A native of Canadian, Texas, King also reflected on his upbringing in the oil and
gas industry and the path that led him from local school board service to the Legislature.
He underscored the importance of rural representation and ensuring West Texas voices
are heard in Austin.
The lecture underscored how energy law, public service, and real-world policymaking
are deeply connected, highlighting how legislative decisions shape communities across
the state.
The Texas Tech Law Energy Law Lecture Series brings together students, practitioners,
and industry leaders to explore current legal and policy developments in the energy
sector. Each lecture is approved for 1 hour of CLE credit in Texas and New Mexico,
or through the AAPL, and is live-streamed to expand access beyond campus.
The next lecture will take place on Monday, April 13, featuring Dean Foreman of the
Texas Oil & Gas Association.