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The Railroad Commission of Texas today released the agency’s 2015 Year in Review highlighting the accomplishments, milestones and improvements achieved at the agency over the past year. Read More...
Texas Oil and Gas Production Statistics for October 2015
Production for October 2015 as reported to the Railroad Commission of Texas is 74,686,442 barrels of crude oil and 636,226,447 MCF (thousand cubic feet) of total gas from oil and gas wells Read More...
Railroad Commissioners today released the following statements on Congressional passage of legislation overturning the decades-old federal ban on crude oil Read More...
RRC Enforcement Actions Taken at Commissioners’ Dec. 15 Conference
The Railroad Commission of Texas assessed $325,555 in fines involving 175 enforcement dockets against operators and businesses at the Commissioners’ conference earlier Read More...
Chairman David Porter and Commissioners Christi Craddick and Ryan Sitton today voted unanimously to appoint Alexander Schoch general counsel for the Railroad Commission Read More...
Railroad Commissioners Appoint New Executive Director for Agency - Veteran Oil and Gas Executive Kimberly Corley to Lead Commission Operations
Chairman David Porter and Commissioners Christi Craddick and Ryan Sitton today voted unanimously to appoint Kimberly Corley executive director of the Railroad Commission Read More...
The Railroad Commission of Texas assessed $349,902 in fines involving 218 enforcement dockets against operators and businesses at the Commissioners’ conference Read More...
Texas Drilling Permits and Completions Statistics for November 2015
The Railroad Commission of Texas issued a total of 687 original drilling permits in November 2015 compared to 1,508 in November 2014 Read More...
Railroad Commissioners Warn Against Federal Overreach of Proposed Methane Emission Rules on Oil and Gas Operations - Proposed Rules Would Unfairly Burden Operators; Cost Texas Jobs
Railroad Commission Chairman David Porter and Commissioners Christi Craddick and Ryan Sitton today warned against further federal overreach of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed rules on methane emissions for oil and gas Read More...
Commissioner Sitton Discusses Importance of Responsible Regulation & Energy Production at today’s Oil & Gas Environmental Conference
Commissioner Ryan Sitton today discussed the importance of responsible regulation and energy production at an Oil & Gas Environmental Read More...
RRC Chairman Porter Warns Against Job-Killing, Frivolous Oil & Gas Lawsuits - Says Suits Inspired by Hillary Clinton’s Radical Climate Change Agenda
Railroad Commission Chairman David Porter today sent a letter to Attorney General Ken Paxton warning of frivolous state lawsuits and investigations currently being carried out and considered by other state attorney Read More...
The Railroad Commission of Texas assessed more than $364,706 in fines involving 216 enforcement dockets against operators and businesses at the Commissioners’ conference Read More...
Production for September 2015 as reported to the Railroad Commission of Texas is 72,849,838 barrels of crude oil and 620,188,919 MCF (thousand cubic feet) of total gas from oil and gas wells Read More...
Railroad Commissioner David Porter today renewed his call for a stronger commitment from the Obama Administration and Department of Homeland Security to protect Texas’ critical infrastructure through securing the Read More...
Commissioner Craddick Receives Hearst Energy Award for Government Service
Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick is the 2015 recipient of the Hearst Energy Award for Government Service. Craddick received the honor at the 20th annual Midland Reporter-Telegram Hearst Energy Awards in Read More...
Texas Drilling Permits and Completions Statistics for October 2015
The Railroad Commission of Texas issued a total of 822 original drilling permits in October 2015 compared to 3,046 in October 2014. Read More...
Chairman David Porter Addresses 21st Annual Executive Oil Conference - Says Texas Owes Economic Strength to Innovation, Regulatory Framework & Leadership
Railroad Commission Chairman David Porter today at the 21st Annual Executive Oil Conference discussed the current state of the oil and gas industry and the important roles of leadership, law and policy when developing Read More...
RRC Enforcement Actions Taken at Commissioners’ Nov. 3 Conference
The Railroad Commission of Texas assessed more than $488,783 in fines involving 215 enforcement dockets against operators and businesses at the Read More...
ICYMI: Commissioner Craddick Discusses State of Texas Energy Industry at the 2015 Texas Tribune Festival
Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick discusses the state of the Texas energy industry and the Railroad Commission’s priorities Read More...
Commissioner Sitton Addresses the Texas Mining and Reclamation Association’s Annual Meeting
Commissioner Ryan Sitton spoke today at the Texas Mining and Reclamation Association’s Annual Read More...
ICYMI Chairman David Porter Column “Partners in Protecting Texas”
In Case You Missed It, see Railroad Commission Chairman David Porter’s Column on how the Railroad Commission works in partnership with local communities in protecting Read More...
Texas Oil and Gas Production Statistics for August 2015
Production for August 2015 as reported to the Railroad Commission of Texas (Commission) is 74,679,202 barrels of crude oil and 624,110,098 MCF (thousand cubic feet) of total gas from oil and gas wells Read More...
RRC Enforcement Actions Taken at Commissioners’ Oct. 20 Conference
The Railroad Commission of Texas assessed more than $497,449 in fines involving 188 enforcement dockets against operators and businesses at the Commissioners’ conference earlier this week. Read More...
Chairman David Porter Directs RRC to Oppose New Federal Mining Rule
Railroad Commission Chairman David Porter today at the Commission’s open meeting directed agency staff to sign a letter supporting the Interstate Mining Compact Commission’s comments on the Stream Protection Rule proposed by the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) Read More...
Chairman David Porter Addresses Permian Basin Petroleum Association - Applauds Permian Basin Oil & Gas Industry for Maintaining Strong Production Levels
Railroad Commission Chairman David Porter today praised Permian Basin producers. Read More...
Railroad Commission Chairman David Porter’s Statement on House Vote to Repeal Federal Crude Export Ban
The U.S. House of Representatives Friday voted 261-159 to lift the 40-year-old Federal crude oil export ban, which Congress first put in place after the 1970s Arab oil embargo. Read More...
The Railroad Commission of Texas (Commission) issued a total of 906 original drilling permits in September 2015 compared to 3,013 in September 2014 Read More...
RRC Enforcement Actions Taken at Commissioners’ Oct. 6 Conference
The Railroad Commission of Texas assessed more than $1.1 million in fines involving 432 enforcement dockets against operators and businesses at the Commissioners’ conference earlier Read More...
The Railroad Commission of Texas’s Hearings Division closed a record 1,057 oil and gas dockets or administrative law cases in Fiscal Year 2015—the highest recorded in Read More...
Railroad Commission Oil & Gas Enforcement Actions on the Rise in Fiscal Year 2015
The Railroad Commission of Texas conducted more than 3,600 additional oil and gas inspections and assessed almost $1 million more in penalties in Fiscal Year 2015 compared to Fiscal Year Read More...
Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick today called for greater cooperation between Texas and Mexican energy officials during an international roundtable on oil and gas Read More...
Commissioner Sitton Delivers Keynote Address at Permian Basin Workshop on Securing Oil and Gas Energy Supplies
Commissioner Ryan Sitton today delivered the keynote address at the Texas Department of Homeland Security’s Permian Basin Workshop on oil and gas supply Read More...
ICYMI: Commissioner Craddick and Rep. McCaul Call for an End to U.S. Crude Oil Export Ban
AUSTIN-- Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick and U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul jointly call on the federal government to lift its ban on crude oil exports from Read More...
Texas Oil and Gas Production Statistics for July 2015
Production for July 2015 as reported to the Railroad Commission of Texas (Commission) is 76,150,903 barrels of crude oil and 656,846,810 Mcf (thousand cubic feet) of total gas from oil and gas wells Read More...
Commissioner Sitton Participates in Panel Discussion in Amarillo at the Panhandle Producers and Royalty Owners’ Association Annual Meeting
Commissioner Ryan Sitton today participated in a panel discussion on the Texas energy industry at the Panhandle Producers and Royalty Owners’ Association Annual Meeting in Read More...
Commissioner Craddick Addresses Oil and Gas Downturn in the Eagle Ford Shale
Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick spoke to the Energy Council today about the current state of the Texas energy industry on a panel at their 2015 Annual Meeting in Read More...
RRC Enforcement Actions Taken at Commissioners’ Sept. 15 Conference
The Railroad Commission of Texas assessed more than $1.4 million in fines involving 920 enforcement dockets against operators and businesses at the Commissioners’ conference earlier Read More...
The Railroad Commission of Texas (Commission) issued a total of 864 original drilling permits in August 2015 compared to 2,440 in August 2014 Read More...
Craddick Guest-Lectures on Texas Leadership in Energy at UT School of Law
Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick today delivered remarks concerning the role of technology and innovation within Texas’ oil and Read More...
Commissioner Ryan Sitton Discusses “The Energy Race” at the American Petroleum Institute
Today Commissioner Ryan Sitton gave the keynote address at American Petroleum Institute-Houston Chapter-General Meeting. Read More...
Craddick Visits North Texas Commission
Commissioner Christi Craddick spoke to members of the North Texas Commission about the importance of Texas oil and gas production and its broad impact on both the global energy market and Texas communities alike at their Read More...
The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) today launched several social media accounts to increase the agency’s transparency and more effectively communicate with the public and stakeholders about Read More...
Railroad Commission Updates Website Domain and E-mail Addresses
The Railroad Commission of Texas has updated its website domain effective September 1, 2015 Read More...
Railroad Commissioner Craddick Outlines Strength of Commission’s Regulatory Framework at State Bar of Texas - Rules Essential for Protection of Public Safety & Natural Resources
Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick spoke to members of the State Bar of Texas today at their 2015 Annual Conference and Seminar in Austin about the significance of Texas’ endurance and leadership in oil and gas regulations Read More...
RRC PRODUCTION STATISTICS AND ALLOWABLES FOR SEPTEMBER 2015
The Texas average rig count as of August 21, was 383, representing about 45 percent of all active land rigs in the United States according to Baker Hughes Incorporated. The Railroad Commission of Texas (Commission) reports that in the last 12 months, total Texas reported production was 989 million barrels of oil and 8.4 trillion cubic feet of natural gas Read More...
The Railroad Commission of Texas issued a total of 979 original drilling permits in July 2015 compared to 2,419 in July 2014 Read More...
The Railroad Commission of Texas today announced the 2015 Reclamation Award recipient, the Texas Westmoreland Coal Company’s Jewett mine in Freestone, Leon and Limestone Read More...
Craddick Applauds Energy Industry Safety and Anti-Crime Efforts
Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick today addressed the Energy Security Council (ESC) at their summer meeting in Austin, thanking the group for their support on issues related to oilfield safety Read More...
Texas Railroad Commissioners are using 8-11 (Aug. 11) to remind Texans state law requires anyone who plans an excavation project must call 811 before Read More...
Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick spoke to members of the Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce (TAMACC) at their 40th Annual Convention and Business Expo in Austin on Read More...
In case you missed it, please see Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick’s editorial calling for discussion of a national energy plan at Thursday’s 2016 GOP presidential Read More...
Railroad Commissioner Craddick Discusses Importance of Sensible, Balanced Regulation for Economic Growth at West Texas Legislative Summit
Commissioner Christi Craddick discussed the Railroad Commission’s role in effectively regulating one of the state’s biggest economic drivers, the oil and gas industry, today on a panel at the 12th Annual West Texas Legislative Summit in San Angelo. Read More...
RRC PRODUCTION STATISTICS AND ALLOWABLES FOR AUGUST 2015
The Texas average rig count as of July 17, was 366, representing about 44 percent of all active land rigs in the United States according to Baker Hughes Incorporated. The Railroad Commission of Texas (Commission) reports that in the last 12 months, total Texas reported production was 977 million barrels of oil and 8.4 trillion cubic feet of natural gas Read More...
The Railroad Commission of Texas issued a total of 851 original drilling permits in June 2015 compared to 2,185 in June 2014 Read More...
Environmentally Responsible Regulation Benefits All Texans
In case you missed it, please see Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick’s editorial outlining the role of the Railroad Commission of Texas across the state Read More...
AUSTIN – The three Railroad Commissioners spoke at the Commission’s Oil and Gas Division Regulatory Conference in Austin today emphasizing the agency’s role in protecting public safety and the state’s natural Read More...
The Railroad Commission of Texas today announced the addition of a new toll-free telephone number for reporting emergencies to Read More...
RRC Files Suit Against EPA Overreach-Chairman Porter says new rule is a threat to property rights and Texas economy
AUSTIN – Railroad Commission Chairman David Porter announced today that the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) has joined a multi-agency, multi-state lawsuit to combat the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) unprecedented rule interpretation of navigable waters Read More...
The Texas average rig count as of June 19, was 363, representing about 44 percent of all active land rigs in the United States according to Baker Hughes Incorporated. The Railroad Commission of Texas (Commission) reports that in the last 12 months, total Texas reported production was 959 million barrels of oil and 8.3 trillion cubic feet of natural gas Read More...
The Railroad Commission of Texas issued a total of 916 original drilling permits in May 2015 compared to 2,389 in May 2014 Read More...
Commissioner Sitton Releases Preliminary Summary of Technical Meeting on Seismicity
Commissioner Ryan Sitton today released a preliminary summary of the technical meeting on seismicity that he hosted at the Railroad Commission on June 5, 2015. Read More...
RRC: Pressure Tests on Johnson Co. Disposal Wells Completed
The Railroad Commission today announced it has completed its analysis of fall-off pressure test results from five disposal wells in Johnson County. Read More...
Craddick Discusses Collaborative Approach with CLEAT
Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick today spoke at Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas’ (CLEAT) Leadership Academy, thanking the group for their critical role in oilfield safety. Read More...
Commissioner David Porter was unanimously elected Chairman of the Texas Railroad Commission today at the Commission’s open meeting. Read More...
Railroad Commission Chairman Christi Craddick today reinforced findings released by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in their draft assessment on Potential Impacts of Hydraulic Fracturing for Oil and Gas on Drinking Water Resources. Read More...
The Railroad Commission of Texas today provided a briefing to a delegation of government officials and energy industry executives from Argentina. Read More...
Chairman Craddick Applauds Legislature for Funding Railroad Commission
Railroad Commission Chairman Christi Craddick today thanked the 84th Texas Legislature for approving funding that will strengthen the agency’s regulatory functions in the state’s budget bills Sunday. Read More...
Chairman Christi Craddick Highlights Dynamics of Texas Oil and Gas Industry at Eagle Ford Consortium Conference
Railroad Commission Chairman Christi Craddick today delivered keynote remarks at the Fourth Annual Eagle Ford Shale Consortium Conference in San Antonio
RRC PRODUCTION STATISTICS AND ALLOWABLES FOR JUNE 2015
The Texas average rig count as of May 22, was 372, representing about 44 percent of all active land rigs in the United States according to Baker Hughes Incorporated. The Railroad Commission of Texas (Commission) reports that in the last 12 months, total Texas reported production was 939 million barrels of oil and 8.3 trillion cubic feet of natural gas Read More...
The Railroad Commission of Texas issued a total of 848 original drilling permits in April 2015 compared to 1,919 in April 2014 Read More...
ICYMI: Chairman Christi Craddick Discusses Railroad Commission’s Actions Following Recent Seismic Events & Current Energy Issues
In case you missed it, please see Railroad Commission Chairman Christi Craddick’s interview where she discusses steps the Commission has taken following recent seismic events in Texas as well as Read More...
Railroad Commission to Require Testing of Disposal Wells in Johnson County
The Railroad Commission of Texas today notified four disposal well operators near Thursday’s estimated 4.0 magnitude earthquake in North Texas they would be required to conduct well and reservoir testing. Read More...
Chairman Christi Craddick Talks North American Energy Integration with the Texas Energy Council
Railroad Commission Chairman Christi Craddick spoke today on a panel at the 27th Annual Texas Energy Council Symposium in Read More...
Railroad Commission Chairman Christi Craddick Encourages Industry Innovation at Power Across Texas 2015
Railroad Commission Chairman Christi Craddick delivered opening remarks today at the kick-off of Power Across Texas’ 2015 Energy Read More...
The Railroad Commission of Texas reports Texas coal production increased by 2.8 percent in calendar year 2014 over the previous year by 1,184,287 tons for a total Read More...
RRC PRODUCTION STATISTICS AND ALLOWABLES FOR MAY 2015
The Texas average rig count as of April 17, was 411, representing about 45 percent of all active land rigs in the United States according to Baker Hughes Incorporated. The Railroad Commission of Texas (Commission) reports that in the last 12 months, total Texas reported production was 930 million barrels of oil and 8.3 trillion cubic feet of natural gas Read More...
The Railroad Commission of Texas issued a total of 923 original drilling permits in March 2015 compared to 1,894in March 2014 Read More...
The Railroad Commission of Texas today directed the Commission’s Hearings Division to initiate proceedings requiring the operators of two disposal wells in the area of Azle, Texas to show cause why the injection permits for the wells should not be cancelled Read More...
Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton today directed Commission staff to work with seismic researchers at Southern Methodist University to schedule a public meeting Read More...
Railroad Commission Chairman Christi Craddick Testifies Before U.S. House Science, Space, and Technology Committee on Hydraulic Fracturing Bans
Railroad Commission Chairman Christi Craddick testified today before the U.S. House Committee on Science, Space and Technology in Read More...
Commissioner Sitton Testifies in Favor of RRC Name Change Legislation
Commissioner Ryan Sitton today testified before the House Committee on Energy Resources on HJR 76, to rename the Railroad Commission of Texas Read More...
Railroad Commission Chairman Christi Craddick today served as a guest lecturer at Texas Tech University School of Law’s Energy Law Lecture Series Read More...
Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton delivered the keynote address today to the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Read More...
Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton today addressed in a keynote speech energy policy and the potential for future oil and gas industry growth in Texas Read More...
AUSTIN –As Texans begin spring planting and outdoor projects, it is an important time to remind the public they must call 811 before digging and follow safe practices to help prevent injuries, property damage and inconvenient outages. Read More...
RRC PRODUCTION STATISTICS AND ALLOWABLES FOR APRIL 2015
The Texas average rig count as of March 20, was 464, representing about 45 percent of all active land rigs in the United States according to Baker Hughes Incorporated. The Railroad Commission of Texas (Commission) reports that in the last 12 months, total Texas reported production was 914 million barrels of oil and 8.2 trillion cubic feet of natural gas Read More...
The Railroad Commission of Texas issued a total of 924 original drilling permits in February 2015 compared to 1,682 in February 2014 Read More...
Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton is being honored tonight with the Outstanding Alumni Honor Award at Texas A&M University’s Read More...
The Railroad Commission of Texas continues modernization and efficiency upgrades as part of its Information Technology Project with the launch of two more applications operators can Read More...
Railroad Commission Hosts South African Delegation
AUSTIN – The Railroad Commission of Texas met in San Antonio today with delegates representing South Africa’s Ministry of Minerals and Energy. Read More...
Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton today addressed the Association of Professional Landmen at the Read More...
All three Railroad Commissioners today provided invited testimony at a joint meeting of the House Energy and International Trade and Intergovernmental Affairs committees on U.S. trade policy and its impact on the energy industry in Texas and the United States. Read More...
Railroad Commission Reclaims Brown Uranium Mine Site in Karnes County
AUSTIN – The Railroad Commission of Texas announced today the completion of the Brown Abandoned Uranium Mine Reclamation Project in Karnes County. Read More...
Statement by Commissioner Ryan Sitton on Appointment to Interstate Mining Compact Commission
Commissioner Ryan Sitton has been appointed Gov. Greg Abbott’s designee to the Interstate Mining Compact Read More...
RRC Production Statistics and Allowables for March 2015
The Texas average rig count as of February 13, 2015 was 598, representing about 46 percent of all active land rigs in the United States according to Baker Hughes Incorporated Read More...
Texas Monthly Oil and Gas Statistics - Corrected
The Railroad Commission of Texas issued a total of 1,102 original drilling permits in January 2015 compared to 1,791 in January 2014 Read More...
The Railroad Commissioners of Texas today made the following statements regarding a new report by the Texas Oil and Gas Association highlighting a record $15.7 billion in taxes Read More...
Railroad Commission Chairman Christi Craddick Appointed to Serve as Governor’s Designee to the Southern States Energy Board
Today, Gov. Greg Abbott announced the appointment of Chairman Christi Craddick to serve as his designee to the Southern States Energy Read More...
Railroad Commission Adopts New, Revised T-4 Pipeline Form-Requires Verification of Common Carrier Status
Railroad Commissioners today adopted revisions to the T-4 Pipeline form that requires Read More...
Railroad Commissioners Testify Before Joint Meeting of House Energy and Natural Resources Committees-Commissioners Discussed Railroad Commission’s Water Protection and Recycling Efforts
The three Railroad Commissioners today outlined advances the Commission has made in water protection and water recycling during Read More...
AUSTIN – The Railroad Commission of Texas hosted delegations this week representing Australia and Japan. Read More...
The Texas average rig count as of January 23, was 753, representing about 48 percent of all active land rigs in the United States according to Baker Hughes Incorporated. The Railroad Commission of Texas (Commission) reports that in the last 12 months, total Texas reported production was 885 million barrels of oil and 8.1 trillion cubic feet of natural gas Read More...
The Railroad Commission of Texas issued a total of 1,506 original drilling permits in December 2014 compared to 1,619 in December 2013 Read More...
The Railroad Commission of Texas is reminding Texans that state law requires all excavators, contractors and homeowners to call 811 to have underground pipelines located and marked before they begin digging projects Read More...
AUSTIN – The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) has named Lori Wrotenbery Director of the Commission’s Oil and Gas Division Read More...
Texas Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton Sworn-In
Texas Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton was sworn-in today as the 49th Commissioner of the state’s oldest regulatory agency—the Railroad Commission of Texas. Read More...