Railroad Commission of Texas
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The Railroad Commission serves Texas through:
- 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.
Texas Drilling Permits and Completions Statistics for February 2019
The Railroad Commission of Texas issued a total of 961 original drilling permits in February 2019 compared 1,097 in February 2018. Read More...
Texas Oil and Gas Production Statistics for December 2018
Crude oil and natural gas production as reported to the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) for December 2018 came from 179,434 oil wells and 89,562 gas wells. Read More...
RRC Commissioners Assess More Than $589,500 in Penalties
The Railroad Commission of Texas assessed $589,537 in fines involving 199 enforcement dockets against operators and businesses at the Commissioners’ conference this week. The Commission has primary oversight and enforcement of the state’s oil and gas industry and intrastate pipeline Read More...
