Holiday Office Closure

In observance of the Christmas holidays, Railroad Commission of Texas offices will be closed December 23-27. The offices will re-open at 8 a.m. on Monday, December 30 for regular business. Expedited Drilling Permits will be processed within standard processing times. If assistance is needed, please email Drillingpermits-info@rrc.texas.gov.
RRC maintains a 24-hour emergency phone line to report any leaks or spills. That number is 844-773-0305

Happy Holidays!

Communications Division

The Communications Division serves as the primary contact with the public, media and stakeholder groups to distribute information about the roles and responsibilities of the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) in regulating exploration and production of the state’s energy resources. The division is responsible for maintaining the RRC’s various communications platforms, including the agency’s websites, social media channels, news releases, monthly newsletters, and annual Year in Review reports. In addition, the division coordinates outreach to Texas citizens, industry, domestic and foreign government officials and delegations, through speaking engagements, special event planning and training opportunities. The Communications Division also serves in the agency ombudsman role and responds to inquiries from the public and industry representatives.



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