This story and others also invariably contain quotes from environmental groups or anti-development activists who complain about the trade secret protection clause in the Texas law, but who also have expressed longtime support fora proposed federal law commonly referred to as the FRAC Act.
The measure hasn't yet come up fora vote in the Assembly, but earlier this month Speaker Sheldon Silver, alongtime opponent of the sport, said it would probably be legalized in New York at some point.