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
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Register Using CERTS, the Event Registration System
Individuals registering for RRC alternative fuel training, continuing education and exam events will now register using the Certification Exam Registration & Training System or CERTS. The online system allows individuals working in alternative fuels industries to register and pay for a class and/or exam in a single transaction..
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION
Who Regulates Railroads in Texas?
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 ...
Recent News
RRC Commissioners Assess More Than $1.4 Million in Penalties
AUSTIN - The Railroad Commission of Texas assessed $1,405,949 in enforcement docket fines against operators and businesses at the Commissioners’ Conference on Tuesday. The Commission has primary oversight and enforcement of the state’s oil and gas industry and intrastate pipeline safety.
Master default orders for operators that failed to appear at Commission enforcement proceedings can be found on the RRC Hearings Division web page.
Master Agreed Orders in which operators were ordered to come into compliance with Commission rules can be found on the RRC General Counsel web page.
Below is a table outlining the fines assessed.
| Fine Amounts | |
|---|---|
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Fines Assessed from Master Default Orders
|
$42,657 |
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Fines Assessed from Master Agreed Orders
|
$1,363,292 |
|
Total Fines Assessed at November 2024 Conference |
$1,405,949 |
In the absence of timely motions for rehearing, decisions are final as stated in these final orders.
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