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Notice to Oil & Gas and Pipeline Operators
Tropical Weather OutlookAugust 31, 2026
The National Weather Service is projecting a tropical weather system that could impact several parts of East and Southeast Texas, resulting in heavy rainfall over the next several days. The system could bring 9-13” or even more of rainfall if the tropical system stalls. The chance of tropical weather development remains high.
The RRC advises all operators under the RRC’s jurisdiction in areas of potential impact to take the following actions:
- Monitor local, state and national weather reports for updates on potential severe weather impacts;
- Heed all watches, warnings and orders issued by local emergency officials;
- Secure all personnel, equipment and facilities to prevent injury or damage; and,
- Monitor and prepare operations for potential impacts, as safety permits.
The RRC maintains a 24-hour, toll-free emergency line, 844-773-0305, to report emergencies, including leaks or spills and damage to gas pipelines.
In addition, operators can monitor Texas highway conditions during potential flooding on the Drive Texas website at www.DriveTexas.org.
To view the full notice, visit the RRC website at: NOTICE TO OIL AND GAS AND PIPELINE OPERATORS: Tropical Weather Outlook
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What we do
The Railroad Commission, through its Oil and Gas Division, regulates the exploration, production, and transportation of oil and natural gas in Texas. Its statutory role is to:
- prevent waste of the state's natural resources,
- protect the correlative rights of different interest owners,
- prevent pollution, and
- provide safety in matters such as hydrogen sulfide.
The division accomplishes these goals by permitting and reporting requirements; by field inspections, testing programs and monitoring industry activities in the field; and through programs to remediate abandoned wells and sites through the use of fees and taxes paid by industry.
The Oil and Gas Division is headquartered in Austin, Texas with ten district offices spread over the state.
Drilling Permit Processing Time
as of March 7th, 2025
Business days
Standard Permits: approximately 4
Business days
Commissioners
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Christi Craddick
Chairman -
Wayne Christian
Commissioner -
Jim Wright
Commissioner
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