New Year’s Day Holiday Schedule

In observance of the New Year holiday, the Railroad Commission of Texas will close at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, and remain closed through Friday, January 2, 2026. Normal business operations will resume at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, January 5, 2026.

Emergency Contacts: Staff remain available to respond to emergencies. For emergencies, call toll-free at 844-773-0305.

Pipeline Safety Rules

Federal: Title 49 CFR Parts 191-199

  • PART 191—TRANSPORTATION OF NATURAL AND OTHER GAS BY PIPELINE; ANNUAL REPORTS, INCIDENT REPORTS, AND SAFETY-RELATED CONDITION REPORTS.
  • PART 192—TRANSPORTATION OF NATURAL AND OTHER GAS BY PIPELINE: MINIMUM FEDERAL SAFETY STANDARDS.
  • PART 193—LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS FACILITIES: FEDERAL SAFETY STANDARDS.
  • PART 194—RESPONSE PLANS FOR ONSHORE OIL PIPELINES.
  • PART 195—TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS LIQUIDS BY PIPELINE.
  • PART 199—DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING.
  • PART 40—PROCEDURES FOR TRANSPORTATION WORKPLACE DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING PROGRAMS.


TX Admin. Code (TAC), Title 16, Chapter 8 - Pipeline Safety Regulations

TX Admin. Code (TAC), Title 16, Chapter 18 - Underground Pipeline Damage Prevention

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