RRC Exceeds Major Legislative Performance Measures
October 09, 2025AUSTIN – From inspections to digitizing documents, the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) continues to set a standard of regulatory effectiveness and efficiency following another year of surpassing multiple key legislative goals.
The Texas Legislature sets performance measures for each fiscal year for state agencies and in Fiscal Year 2025 the RRC not only met but exceeded numerous benchmarks in regulating the oil and gas industry, intrastate pipelines, surface mining and alternative fuels.
Among the successes were the number of critical natural gas weatherization inspections, coal mining permits processed and pipeline safety inspections.
“Being able to not only meet but exceed these performance measures is a direct reflection of the Commission’s commitment to supporting the Legislature and serving all Texans,” said Wei Wang, RRC Executive Director. “As the state continues to lead the nation in oil and gas production, we will continue to maintain a consistent regulatory framework and protect public safety and the environment.”
Crucial legislative goals the RRC exceeded in Fiscal Year 2025 include:
|
Category |
Target |
Achieved |
|
Number of critical natural gas facility weatherization inspections |
7,100 |
7,408 |
|
Number of oil and gas well and facility inspections |
360,000 |
460,388 |
|
Number of pipeline safety inspections |
1,750 |
2,812 |
|
Number of coal mining permit actions processed |
300 |
446 |
|
Number of Alternative Fuels qualifying examinations, licenses, certifications and registrations |
33,000 |
42,632 |
|
Number of Railroad Commission records imaged from non-digital formats |
3,000,000 |
17,856,443 |
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/.