Railroad Commission of Texas
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.
Chairman Craddick Welcomes Australian Delegation to Railroad Commission
AUSTIN - Railroad Commission Chairman Christi Craddick today welcomed a delegation from Australia to the Railroad Commission headquarters in Austin.
Chairman Craddick explained to the group how the Texas Railroad Commission provides a sound regulatory foundation for the Texas energy industry while also protecting public safety and the environment.
Read More...RRC Launches New Feature on Public GIS Map Viewer - New Radius Tool Makes Well Info in Defined Area Faster to Access
The Railroad Commission of Texas’ Public Geographic Information System (GIS) Map Viewer can now display data for multiple wells in a defined radius area set by a user.
Read More...Texas Drilling Permits and Completions Statistics for January 2019
The Railroad Commission of Texas issued a total of 1,196 original drilling permits in January 2019 compared to 1,166 in January 2018. Read More...
