Texas Tribune | Texas Members of Congress Spar Over Crude Oil Export Ban Texas Tribune WASHINGTON — U.S. Reps. Gene Green and Joe Barton of Texas went head-to-head Thursday on a bill that would lift a 40-year-old ban on crude oil exports. It was imposed to alleviate energy scarcity during the OPEC oil embargo. “We have repealed every ... It's time to lift the US ban on crude-oil exports Oil industry experts testify on lifting oil export ban ND Petroleum Council Supports Lifting Crude Oil Export Ban |