Recent News
May 9, 2012
Top Texas Oil & Gas Regulator Applauds Industry and Regulator Efforts to Stop Dunes Lizard Listing
Railroad Commission Chairman Barry Smitherman cautions Obama Administration to base decision to list on science and fact – not politics. Read more....
April 30, 2012
Smitherman Calls Al Armendariz Resignation "Good First Step"
Smitherman Continues to Press for Full Investigation of Former EPA Chief’s Actions. Read more....
April 30, 2012
Statement by Texas Railroad Commissioner David Porter on EPA Administrator’s Resignation
Texas Railroad Commissioner David Porter today applauded the resignation of Dr. Al Armendariz, Administrator for the EPA’s Region VI office in Dallas, Texas.
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Open Meetings
The next Railroad Commission Open Meeting is Scheduled for Tuesday, May 15, 2012. A webcast will be available.
Announcements
Individual presentations from the April 17th, 2012 Electric & Gas Workshop are now available for viewing. The Railroad Commission and the Public Utility Commission of Texas conducted this vital cross training between sectors of the energy industry to develop awareness of critical interdependencies. Please click here to view the presentations.
Surcharges on Railroad Commission Fees go into effect May 1, 2012. Please click here for additional details.
The Ground Water Protection Council and Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission are pleased to announce that an on-line webinar is now available for companies that would like to participate in the FracFocus hydraulic fracturing chemical registry. Click here to learn more and go to the webinar.
The Railroad Commission is now accepting electronic submissions of Form P-8, Request for Clearance of Storage Tanks Prior to Potential Test, through the RRCOnline System. Upon RRC action, the operator will be notified by email and will be able to obtain a copy of the approved P-8 online to give to the gatherer.