Railroad Commission of Texas

Railroad Commission of Texas The Railroad Commission of Texas is the oldest regulatory agency in the state It was established in 1891 to regulate the rail industry of the 1800s.

The Railroad Commission of Texas is the oldest regulatory agency in the state and one of the oldest in the country. 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. The Commission, through its employees, has a long and proud history of service to both Texas and to the nation.

Summer is just 10 days away and Texas is showing off again! This beautiful Gaillardia was spotted by RRC staff while out...
06/12/2026

Summer is just 10 days away and Texas is showing off again! This beautiful Gaillardia was spotted by RRC staff while out in the field.

Before today's digital monitoring systems, oilfield operations depended on skilled workers like Pumper Reece to oversee...
06/11/2026



Before today's digital monitoring systems, oilfield operations depended on skilled workers like Pumper Reece to oversee daily activities. Crews used time clocks and handwritten records to track production and ensure everything ran smoothly.

Every shift played a role in building Texas' energy future.

Yesterday, Chairman Wright met with Alberta's Minister of Energy and participated in several executive roundtable discus...
06/11/2026

Yesterday, Chairman Wright met with Alberta's Minister of Energy and participated in several executive roundtable discussions, during which he highlighted the Texas energy miracle and emphasized that strong North American energy partnerships can drive global stability.

Our One Agency, One Team series continued this month with a presentation from the Office of General Counsel. Employees l...
06/10/2026

Our One Agency, One Team series continued this month with a presentation from the Office of General Counsel.

Employees learned how the Office of General Counsel serves as the agency's legal advisor and supports the Commission through legal guidance, rulemaking, ethics, open records, hearings and more.

The series strengthens collaboration across the agency and helps employees better understand how each division contributes to the RRC's mission.

The RRC is proud to work alongside the Texas General Land Office on this Coastal Protection Project in Baffin Bay.
06/10/2026

The RRC is proud to work alongside the Texas General Land Office on this Coastal Protection Project in Baffin Bay.

Chairman Jim Wright joined industry leaders at the 2026 Global Energy Show in Calgary to discuss the future of North Ame...
06/09/2026

Chairman Jim Wright joined industry leaders at the 2026 Global Energy Show in Calgary to discuss the future of North America’s energy system.

The conference focused on energy security, investment, affordability, technology innovation and the shifting global energy landscape.

06/08/2026

On this episode of Texas Energy on Track, hear firsthand how the STOPTheft Task Force is helping to defend Texas’ oil and gas industry from theft and fraud.

Hosts Bryce Dubee and Nick Kraynok sit down with RRC Director of Agency Projects Jason Clark to discuss the newly launched STOPTheft Task Force.

Tune in to learn why the task force was created, how it was formed and the vital role it plays in detecting, preventing and combating oilfield theft across Texas.

Stream now using the links below ⬇️
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🏀 It’s game night! As the Spurs and Knicks take the court tonight in the NBA Finals, here’s a fun fact:The iconic squeak...
06/05/2026

🏀 It’s game night! As the Spurs and Knicks take the court tonight in the NBA Finals, here’s a fun fact:

The iconic squeak you hear during a basketball game comes from the interaction between synthetic rubber shoe soles and the court’s polyurethane finish—both made possible by petroleum-based products.

From the shoes on the court to the energy that helps power the arena, Texas energy helps keep the game moving. ⛽🏀

The first day of summer is just weeks away and Texas is already showing off! ☀️ 🌻RRC staff captured this beautiful sunfl...
06/05/2026

The first day of summer is just weeks away and Texas is already showing off! ☀️ 🌻

RRC staff captured this beautiful sunflower while out in the field! A reminder that longer days, warmer weather and sunny skies are right around the corner.

Captain Anthony F. Lucas helped shape Texas history by drilling the world-famous Lucas Gusher at Spindletop Hill near B...
06/04/2026



Captain Anthony F. Lucas helped shape Texas history by drilling the world-famous Lucas Gusher at Spindletop Hill near Beaumont, Texas. 🛢️

Born in Split, Croatia, he arrived in the U.S. in 1879 and later worked as an engineer in Louisiana. While studying the Gulf Coast Region, Lucas became fascinated by the strange mounds scattered across Texas and Louisiana, convinced they hid underground petroleum reserves.

That hunch led him to lease the land at Spindletop Hill. And on January 10, 1901, the Lucas Gusher erupted, producing an estimated 100,000 barrels of oil a day and igniting the Texas oil boom.

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