RRC Accepting Applications for Membership in State Taskforce on Petroleum Theft (STOPTHEFT)

The Railroad Commission of Texas is accepting applications for membership in the State Taskforce on Petroleum Theft (STOPTHEFT), which was created in Senate Bill 494 passed by the 89th Legislature (Regular Session). The deadline to submit applications is September 24, 2025.

The task force’s duties include, but are not limited to:

• Reviewing product theft laws and regulations in other U.S. jurisdictions as well as international laws;
• Analyzing the impact of theft on state tax collections and long-term economic impacts;
• Making recommendations on law enforcement training to combat petroleum product theft; and
• Preparing a report to submit to the Governor and the Legislature.

The bill requires the RRC to appoint a task force that must include at least one representative from the oil and gas industry; at least one representative from an energy trade association; and representatives from local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.

The application for membership to the task force is available for download on the RRC website at https://www.rrc.texas.gov/media/3w3pvvho/stoptheft-member-application_fillable.pdf.

The application and any attachments need to be emailed to TXStopTheft@rrc.texas.gov with "Application" in the subject line.