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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Pipeline Safety, Permitting and Damage Prevention Webinar


The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) will host a free webinar entitled Pipeline Safety, Permitting and Damage Prevention to inform and train energy industry representatives about their responsibilities under the agency’s jurisdiction to ensure that the pipelines in Texas’ pipeline infrastructure are designed, constructed, operated and maintained safely. The workshop will be held from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 9, 2021.

The webinar will cover a variety of topics, including:

  • Recent Chapter 8 Rule Changes and General Pipeline Safety Updates;
  • Pipeline Damage Prevention Requirements;
  • Form T-4, Application for Permit to Operate a Pipeline in Texas;
  • Form PS-48, New Construction Report; and
  • Pipeline Mapping.