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John K Arnold

John K Arnold

USA 2026

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John is a recognized leading gas, power, and energy infrastructure attorney in Texas. He represents energy companies in a broad range of state energy and infrastructure regulatory matters, from compliance and enforcement to project development and commercial transactions.

Well-versed in midstream oil and gas and electricity issues, John represents energy companies in matters before the Railroad Commission of Texas (the state’s principal oil and gas regulatory authority), Public Utility Commission of Texas, ERCOT, and in testimony before the Texas legislature.

John represents producers, midstream companies, and natural gas local distribution companies, as well as companies involved in carbon dioxide and hydrogen energy transition issues. In electric matters, he represents electric utilities, retail electric providers, industrial customers, and power generators. John is also a former aide to the Texas attorney general and law clerk to a justice of the Supreme Court of Texas.

Professional Memberships

Planning committee, IEL 8th Midstream Oil & Gas Law Conference

Member, Houston Bar Association Oil, Gas and Mineral Law Section

Member, State Bar of Texas Public Utility Law Section

Member, Gulf Coast Power Association

Member, Energy Bar Association

Personal

Board of directors, Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center

Past member, president’s board of visitors, Trinity University

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Oil & Gas) - Texas

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Individual Editorial
John Arnold is highly regarded for his regulatory practice for the oil and gas industry. He deftly manages complex proceedings before the RRC and PUCT, particularly on behalf of midstream clients.

Strengths

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  • John is a great Texas regulatory attorney.

    Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Oil & Gas)Chambers Guide to the USA

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