AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Gov. Rick Perry says the booming natural gas industry in Texas can ease U.S. allies’ energy dependence on Russia.

The Republican is mulling a second White House run in 2016 and keynoting a Houston energy forum Thursday night.

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