Bills take aim at gas and oil drilling

Texas lawmakers have filed a number of bills that would tighten oversight of oil and gas drilling, provide greater transparency and increase penalties for safety violations.

With the looming budget crisis dominating the 82nd legislative session, it remains to be seen how many of these bills will be passed into law.

Some officials are not optimistic.

Reporter Wendy Hundley: http://dallasne.ws/eIwru5