Proposed Rules

This page lists the RRC's proposals to change or delete existing rules, or to add new rules. Rules listed on this page have been approved for submission to the Texas Register for publication for public comment. Except where noted, these proposals have not been adopted.

For rules that have been published in the Texas Register, a link is provided to the Texas Register issue.

For rules that have been adopted, the last two items link to the Texas Register issue which includes the adopted rule and indicate the effective date for the rule. Rules may be removed from this page after the effective date of the adoption and can be found on the Current Rules page. For rulemakings that have been completed, see the Proposed Rules Archives page (new 6/5/2026). 

For additional information on any proposed changes to Commission forms, see the Proposed Form Amendments page.

For plain language summaries of Railroad Commission of Texas rulemakings prepared pursuant to Texas Government Code §2001.023, see the Plain Language Rules Summaries page.

Para resúmenes en lenguaje sencillo de las reglamentaciones de la Comisión de Ferrocarriles de Texas preparados de acuerdo con la sección (§) 2001.023 del Código de Gobierno de Texas, consulte la página de Resúmenes de Normas en Lenguaje Sencillo.