Wright Elected Chairman of Railroad Commission
June 17, 2025AUSTIN – At today’s open meeting of the Railroad Commission of Texas, Commissioner Jim Wright was unanimously elected to serve as Chairman of the Commission. Following the vote, Chairman Wright released the following statement:
“It is a high honor to serve the citizens of Texas as Railroad Commissioner and a true privilege to be able to do so alongside my two highly accomplished and devoted colleagues, Commissioners Craddick and Christian. I want to thank them for their dedication to the residents of our state and for entrusting me to serve as Chairman of this Commission.
“As Chairman, I look forward to working with my fellow commissioners, state leadership and our federal partners to ensure Texas energy continues to be the envy of the world. Working together, our state’s clean and abundant natural resources will fuel America’s economy and help secure the growing energy needs here at home and abroad.”
About the Railroad Commission:
Our mission is to serve Texas by our stewardship of natural resources and the environment, our concern for personal and community safety, and our support of enhanced development and economic vitality for the benefit of Texans. The Commission has a long and proud history of service to both Texas and to the nation, including more than 100 years regulating the oil and gas industry. The Commission also has jurisdiction over alternative fuels safety, natural gas utilities, surface mining and intrastate pipelines. Established in 1891, the Railroad Commission of Texas is the oldest regulatory agency in the state. To learn more, please visit https://www.rrc.texas.gov/about-us/.