Important Messages:

Texas.Gov Payments General Maintenance

Notice to Operators: RRC Online Payments will be intermittently unavailable October 29, 2026, from 10:00 PM to 11:00 PM CT.  During this time, customers using RRC applications will be unable to process online payments through Texas.gov payment services and will be redirected to a maintenance page and unable to complete payments until after the maintenance is complete.

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.

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Public Engagement

Dedicated to serving the public interest by actively seeking public feedback on critical issues and providing accessible and informative resources.

Public Engagement Events

  1. November 10

    The RRC hosts monthly Listening Sessions on the second Tuesday of every month, both in person and virtually. These sessions give the public another opportunity to learn more about the RRC’s work and share their perspectives on the agency’s regulatory oversight. They are part of the RRC’s ongoing commitment to transparency, accessibility and public engagement.


    Anyone who wishes to speak during a session must register in advance, whether attending in person, online, or by phone. Please use the registration button on this page to sign up.
     
    In Person Attendance
    This session will take place at the RRC headquarters in Austin:
    William B. Travis Building, Room 1 100
     
    Virtual Attendance
    Participants may join remotely via Microsoft Teams or by phone.
     
    If you have questions about Listening Sessions, please look at our "Frequently Asked Questions" page at https://www.rrc.texas.gov/public-engagement/listening-sessions-faq/


    November 10, 2026 - 12:00 PM
    Austin
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About RRC

Overview

Office of Public Engagement Overview
Printable Overview

What We Do

Office of Public Engagement Mission

  • Serves as a liaison to the citizens of Texas in addressing their questions and concerns and ensures excellent customer responses.
  • Educates the public on the jurisdictional authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas and the impact of the Texas energy industry to the state, U.S. and global economies, and overall benefits to everyday lives.
  • Performs outreach to the public and internal and external stakeholders on state laws, Railroad Commission of Texas rules, and the agency’s procedures and processes

Outreach Report

FY 2026
  • 32  Speaking Engagements
             - 1500+ Attendees
  • 16  Exhibit Booths
             - 23650+ Attendees



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