Recent Announcement
RRC Updates Oil and Gas Forms
G-3, P-1B, P-7, R-1, R-3, W-1, W-1D, W-1H, W-5, and W-7
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COVID-19 Resources and Response
With the Governor’s disaster declaration and Executive Order related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and his direction to state agencies to provide flexible work and telework policies to employees, the RRC will maintain limited skeleton crews at the William B. Travis building (WBT) and district/regional offices, with other employees telecommuting. This is in effect until further notice.
Important Note for In-person Filings
In an effort to ensure the safety of the public and Railroad Commission staff during the COVID-19 concerns, the RRC is not accepting in-person filings at this time. You may submit filings via U.S. Postal Service, FedEx or United Parcel Service.
Upcoming Event
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January
28
2.1. Dispenser Operations
* THIS EVENT IS FULL *
This 8-hour course covers proper filling and handling of ASME motor/mobile fuel containers, appurtenances, DOT cylinders, and dispenser operations.
This course is intended for new certification applicants or current certification holders looking to complete continuing education credit. Section 9.52 of the LP-Gas Safety Rules lists each course given and the certification level for which continuing education credit is given.There will be exams administered at the end of the course. Only course attendees may take the exam.
All individuals must be registered at least 7 days in advance of an event.
All events are subject to change please check this event page at least 24 hours before the day of the event.
January 28, 2021 - 8:00 AM
Austin
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Recent News
RRC Commissioners Assess More Than $1.2 million in Penalties
AUSTIN – The Railroad Commission of Texas assessed $1,202,243 in fines involving 234 enforcement dockets against operators and businesses at the Commissioners’ Conference on Jan. 26. The Commission has primary oversight and enforcement of the state’s oil and gas industry and intrastate pipeline safety.
Twenty-eight dockets involved $616,894 in penalties after operators failed to appear at Commission enforcement proceedings. Details on these Master Default Orders can be found here on the RRC website.
Operators were ordered to come into compliance with Commission rules and assessed $128,499 for oil and gas, LP-Gas or pipeline safety rule violations. Pipeline operators and excavators were assessed $456,850 for violations of the Commission’s Pipeline Damage Prevention rules. Details on all these Master Agreed Orders can be found on the RRC website here.
In the absence of timely motions for rehearing, decisions are final as stated in these final orders.
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