Fourth of July
In observance of the Independence Day holiday, the Railroad Commission of Texas will be closed Friday, July 3, 2020.
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COVID-19 Agency News
With the Governor’s disaster declaration and Executive Order related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and his direction to state agencies to provide flexible work and telework policies to employees, the RRC will maintain limited skeleton crews at the William B. Travis building (WBT) and district/regional offices, with other employees telecommuting. This is in effect Tuesday, March 17 until further notice.
Important Note for In-person Filings
In an effort to ensure the safety of the public and Railroad Commission staff during the COVID-19 concerns, the RRC is not accepting in-person filings at this time. You may submit filings via U.S. Postal Service, FedEx or United Parcel Service.
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- 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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Oil and Gas Monitoring and Enforcement Plan finalized
AUSTIN –– The Railroad Commission of Texas has released its latest strategic priorities in regulating the state’s oil and gas industry.
Read More...Texas Oil and Gas Production Statistics for April 2020
AUSTIN – Crude oil and natural gas production as reported to the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) for April 2020 came from 172,505 oil wells and 87,853 gas wells.
The RRC reports that from May 2019 to April 2020, total Texas reported production was 1.5 billion barrels of crude oil and 10.4 trillion cubic feet of total gas. Crude oil production reported by the RRC is limited to oil produced from oil leases and does not include condensate, which is reported separately by the RRC.
Read More...RRC Commissioners Assess $805,000 in Penalties
AUSTIN – The Railroad Commission of Texas assessed $805,543 in fines involving 221 enforcement dockets against operators and businesses at the Commissioners’ Conference on June 16. The Commission has primary oversight and enforcement of the state’s oil and gas industry and intrastate pipeline safety.
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