Proposed Rule Amendments: §§ 3.15 and 3.58

The proposed amendments to rules §§ 3.15 and 3.58, related to Senate Bill 1150 (89th Legislative Session, 2025), have been posted for public comment. Comments will be accepted until 5:00 pm on Friday, November 13, 2026. For more information, including an online comment form, please visit the RRC Proposed Rules page.

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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