Press Room
Railroad Commission of Texas Releases 2015 Year in Review
December 21, 2015
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...
Railroad Commissioners Applaud Congressional Action to Overturn Crude Oil Export Ban
December 18, 2015
Railroad Commissioners today released the following statements on Congressional passage of legislation overturning the decades-old federal ban on crude oil Read More...
Railroad Commissioners Appoint Agency General Counsel - Alexander Schoch Brings Diverse Legal Background to Commission
December 15, 2015
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
December 15, 2015
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...
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
December 08, 2015
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...
ICYMI: Commissioner Craddick Discusses State of Texas Energy Industry at the 2015 Texas Tribune Festival
October 27, 2015
Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick discusses the state of the Texas energy industry and the Railroad Commission’s priorities Read More...
Commissioner Craddick Calls for Greater Cooperation Between Texas, Mexican Energy Officials to Benefit Shared Economy - Congressman Cuellar Hosts U.S., Mexico Officials at Texas A&M International University
October 02, 2015
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...
ICYMI: Commissioner Craddick and Rep. McCaul Call for an End to U.S. Crude Oil Export Ban
September 28, 2015
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...
Commissioner Craddick Addresses Oil and Gas Downturn in the Eagle Ford Shale
September 18, 2015
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...
Craddick Guest-Lectures on Texas Leadership in Energy at UT School of Law
September 10, 2015
Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick today delivered remarks concerning the role of technology and innovation within Texas’ oil and Read More...
Craddick Visits North Texas Commission
September 02, 2015
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...
Railroad Commissioner Craddick Outlines Strength of Commission’s Regulatory Framework at State Bar of Texas - Rules Essential for Protection of Public Safety & Natural Resources
August 28, 2015
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...
Craddick Applauds Energy Industry Safety and Anti-Crime Efforts
August 13, 2015
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...
ICYMI: Craddick Meets with Mexican American Chambers of Commerce
August 10, 2015
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...
We Need a National Energy Plan—And the ‘Texas Model’ is a Good Place to Start by Commissioner Christi Craddick
August 05, 2015
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
August 04, 2015
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...
Environmentally Responsible Regulation Benefits All Texans
July 22, 2015
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...
Commissioners Address Oil and Gas Regulatory Conference - Emphasize State Agency’s Role in Protecting Public Safety & Natural Resources
July 14, 2015
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...
Craddick Discusses Collaborative Approach with CLEAT
June 11, 2015
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...
Statement by Chairman Craddick on EPA Findings: “No Evidence of Impact on Drinking Water from Hydraulic Fracturing”
June 04, 2015
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...
Chairman Craddick Applauds Legislature for Funding Railroad Commission
June 02, 2015
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
May 27, 2015
Railroad Commission Chairman Christi Craddick today delivered keynote remarks at the Fourth Annual Eagle Ford Shale Consortium Conference in San Antonio
Read More...ICYMI: Chairman Christi Craddick Discusses Railroad Commission’s Actions Following Recent Seismic Events & Current Energy Issues
May 13, 2015
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...
Chairman Christi Craddick Talks North American Energy Integration with the Texas Energy Council
May 07, 2015
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
May 01, 2015
Railroad Commission Chairman Christi Craddick delivered opening remarks today at the kick-off of Power Across Texas’ 2015 Energy Read More...
Railroad Commission Orders “Show Cause” Proceeding for Azle Disposal Wells
April 24, 2015
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 Commission Chairman Christi Craddick Testifies Before U.S. House Science, Space, and Technology Committee on Hydraulic Fracturing Bans
April 23, 2015
Railroad Commission Chairman Christi Craddick testified today before the U.S. House Committee on Science, Space and Technology in Read More...
Railroad Commission Chairman Christi Craddick Guest-Lectures at Texas Tech University Energy Law Lecture Series
April 20, 2015
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...
