GO RRC APPLICATIONS ABOUT US RESOURCES FORMS EVENTS COMPLAINTS ACCIDENTS CONTACT US Home About Us Celebrating 130 Years! This year the Railroad Commission of Texas is celebrating 130 years of serving Texans! As the state's oldest regulatory agency, RRC has had a critical role of protecting the interests of the public, and as long as it exists the commissioners and employees will fiercely defend the public's interests. Governor's Proclamation Senate Resolution House Resolution Read About Our History View Historical Photos Brief History Video Well Plugging Program Video The Railroad Commission of Texas was established in 1891 under a constitutional and legislative mandate to prevent discrimination in railroad charges and establish reasonable tariffs. It is the oldest regulatory agency in the state and one of the oldest of its kind in the nation. The Railroad Commission of Texas no longer has any jurisdiction or authority over railroads in Texas, a duty which was transferred to other agencies, with the last of the rail functions transferred to the Texas Department of Transportation in 2005. The Railroad Commission of Texas (Commission) is the state agency with primary regulatory jurisdiction over the oil and natural gas industry, pipeline transporters, natural gas and hazardous liquid pipeline industry, natural gas utilities, the LP-gas industry, and coal and uranium surface mining operations. The Commission exists under provisions of the Texas Constitution and exercises its statutory responsibilities under state and federal laws for regulation and enforcement of the state’s energy industries. The Commission also has regulatory and enforcement responsibilities under federal law including the Surface Coal Mining Control and Reclamation Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Pipeline Safety Acts, Resource Conservation Recovery Act, and Clean Water Act. RRC Mission Statement Our mission is to serve Texas by 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. What we do History of the Railroad Commission The Railroad Commission of Texas is the oldest regulatory agency in the state and one of the oldest in the country. The Railroad Commission was established in 1891 to regulate the rail industry of the 1800s. Since that time the Commission has been given the responsibility for overseeing the activities of many different industries. The Commission considers protection of the environment and preservation of individual property rights to be two of its primary responsibilities and through its employees, has a long and proud history of service to both Texas and to the nation. Read more about RRC's history Doing Business with the RRC The links listed below will direct you to information about doing business with RRC: Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) Procurement Contract Management Current Contracts QUICK LINKS What, No Railroads? News Rules FAQs Careers Pipeline Damage Reporting Commissioners Locations Publications Open Meetings Divisions & Activities Audience Pages What's New 24-Hour Emergency Numbers: 844-773-0305 (toll free) or 512-463-6788 Call to report an environmental emergency, discharge, spill, or air release from oil and gas facilities, pipelines, or alternative fuels. Main Office: 1701 N. Congress Austin, Texas 78701 (map) Mailing Address: P.O. Box 12967 Austin, Texas 78711-2967 COMMISSIONERS Wayne Christian Chairman Christi Craddick Commissioner Jim Wright Commissioner RESEARCH Resource Center Maps - Public GIS Viewer Data - Online Research Queries Data Visualizations Oil & Gas Research and Statistics Rules GENERAL Open Meetings Announcements News RRC Locations Divisions & Activities Public Information Act AUDIENCES Consumers Land & Mineral Owners Media & Press Compact with Texans Open Records Open Meetings Texas Homeland Security Texas Veterans Portal Civil Rights TRAIL Search Texas Online Reporting Fraud, Waste & Abuse RRC Expenditures-Where the Money Goes Texas Administrative Code Site Policies RRC Jurisdiction Careers at RRC Subscription Services Mission Statement Tweets by txrrc Watch This! Like Our Page! Follow Us! Follow Us! Follow Us! Look at This! Copyright 2021 | Railroad Commission of Texas