Billionaire Dan Friedkin is best known for his ownership of soccer teams, desire to bring pro hockey to Houston , ascent on the Forbes wealthiest people list and role in producing the TV show “Landman.”
He’s also a driving force behind banning new wind and solar energy projects in Texas, a new report shows.
Friedkin, who took over Gulf States Toyota and other investments from his father, pitches himself as a conservationist with projects in Texas and Africa. Gov. Greg Abbott and former Gov. Rick Perry appointed him to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Board after he made large campaign donations …