Railroad Commission of Texas
Capitol Complex Construction
If you are planning to visit the Railroad Commission’s Austin offices in the William B. Travis state office building, please be aware of changes to traffic patterns and the availability of metered parking in the area due to the Capitol Complex Construction project. For additional information, visit the State of Texas Capitol Complex newsletter.
The Railroad Commission serves Texas through:
- our stewardship of natural resources and the environment;
- our concern for personal and community safety; and
- our support of enhanced development and economic vitality for the benefit of Texans.
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Commissioner Ryan Sitton Addresses Leaders in the Making at “Impact Pasadena”
Texas Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton spoke to aspiring leaders in government and business today at a Chamber of Commerce forum in Pasadena. Commissioner Sitton gave his ideas on leadership in government, community and business.
Read More...Commissioner Christian Rebuts Climate Catastrophists Call for Government Overregulation
A coalition of climate catastrophists, led by Environment Texas, sent a letter to Governor Greg Abbott demanding immediate action to reduce emissions and combat what they claim is man-made climate change.
In response, Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian penned a letter to the Governor applauding him for his work on energy and environmental issues and the key role it has played in ensuring American energy dominance. Read More...Texas Drilling Permits and Completions Statistics for December 2018
The Railroad Commission of Texas issued a total of 811 original drilling permits in December 2018 compared to 885 in December 2017. Read More...
