Holiday Office Closure

In observance of the Christmas holidays, Railroad Commission of Texas offices will be closed December 23-27. The offices will re-open at 8 a.m. on Monday, December 30 for regular business. Expedited Drilling Permits will be processed within standard processing times. If assistance is needed, please email Drillingpermits-info@rrc.texas.gov.
RRC maintains a 24-hour emergency phone line to report any leaks or spills. That number is 844-773-0305

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Plumber and ACR Contractor Registration

Section 13.70(b) of the Regulations for Compressed Natural Gas allows individuals who are currently licensed as master or journeyman plumbers by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners or who are currently licensed with a Class A or B Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors License issued by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to register with the Alternative Fuels Safety (AFS) department and be granted an exemption to the Category 2 and 3 service and installation employee examination requirements.

To register for this exemption the applicant will need to submit:

  • A completed Application for Registration, CNG Form 1016B
  • A legible photocopy of a current Master or Journeyman Plumbers or Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractor certificate
  • A legible photocopy of a state-issued picture identification card or driver's license
  • The correct registration fee



Registration:  Fees

Registration fee for Master or Journeyman Plumber or Class A or B Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractor

$30.00

Registration Renewal fees

$20.00

Late penalty fees

$20.00



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