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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Notice to Oil and Gas Operators - Minimizing Lighting Impacts from Oil and Gas Activities

February 11, 2019

The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) has updated the notice Minimizing Lighting Impacts from Oil and Gas Activities to advise oil and gas operators of new, recommended lighting practices to preserve the dark skies necessary for the University of Texas McDonald Observatory in the Davis Mountains of West Texas. These recommended practices are the result of a collaborative effort by the McDonald Observatory, Permian Basin Petroleum Association, Texas Oil and Gas Association and the American Petroleum Institute.

To view the full notice, visit the RRC website.

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