Memorial Day
In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, the Railroad Commission of Texas will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2019.
Press Room
December
October
Commissioner Craddick Discusses Future of Texas Energy at Greater Houston Partnership; Praises Region’s Energy Leadership
October 26, 2016
Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick today visited with members of the Greater Houston Partnership’s Energy Advisory Committee about the current strength of the Texas energy industry and impacts to major energy hubs throughout the state.
Read More...Commissioner Craddick Advises Tax Association on State of Texas Energy
October 07, 2016
Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick today met with the Texas Taxpayers and Research Association (TTARA) at their annual meeting in Austin to discuss the current and future outlook of the Texas energy industry and its economic impact Read More...
September
Commissioner Craddick Examines Texas’ Prolific Permian Basin with Regional Experts
September 28, 2016
Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick today spoke to the West Texas Geological Society at its annual fall symposium in Midland. Commissioner Craddick highlighted the past, present and future importance of the Permian Basin to the Texas energy industry. The technical group meets annually to discuss research, studies, geological analysis and developing technologies in the region that will further the development Read More...
Commissioner Christi Craddick Highlights Importance of the Coastal Bend in Keeping Texas a Leader in Energy Production
September 02, 2016
Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick this week outlined the importance of Port Corpus Christi and the entire Coastal Bend region in the flow of energy exports from Texas. Read More...
August
Commissioner Craddick Cites Importance of Pipeline Safety as State’s Energy Infrastructure Grows
August 25, 2016
Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick spoke to members of the Texas pipeline industry today at the annual Railroad Commission Pipeline Safety Conference in San Antonio. Pipeline operators from across the state attended the conference to learn about new or changing rules at the state and federal level and to exchange ideas and best practices with Read More...
Texas Oilfield Relief Initiative Will Reduce Bureaucracy, Save Oil Patch Jobs by Commissioner Christi Craddick
August 23, 2016
In case you missed it, please see Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick’s editorial on her Texas Oilfield Relief Initiative and its impact on the current and long-term success of Texas’ oil and gas industry published in the Tyler Morning Telegraph Monday.
Read More...Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick Announces Texas Oilfield Relief Initiative
August 09, 2016
Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick today announced details of her Texas Oilfield Relief Initiative as the first rule amendments of the project were rolled out during the Commissioners’ open conference. The initiative improves efficiencies for the state’s energy regulatory body, as well as oil and gas producers working to sustain business operations during the current downturn in the energy sector. The initiative will reduce the regulatory administrative burden on industry while ensuring the Commission continues to protect the public and Read More...
July
June
Commissioner Craddick Directs Railroad Commission Staff to Review Processes, Find Efficiencies
June 21, 2016
Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick today at the Commission’s open meeting directed agency staff to conduct a full review of the Commission’s rules and processes. This initiative is designed to both create efficiencies at the agency and reduce regulatory burdens on industry without impacting environmental or public safety during Read More...
Commissioner Craddick Talks Future of Texas with Youth Leaders from Across the State
June 17, 2016
Texas Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick met with youth leaders from around Texas this week who have come together to learn leadership skills in government, politics and public service. Read More...
Commissioner Craddick to Advise Department of Energy on National Energy Policy
June 08, 2016
Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick has accepted an invitation from United States Secretary of Energy, Dr. Ernest J. Moniz, to serve as a member of the National Petroleum Council (the Council) for the 2016-17 term representing the views of States in public policy decision Read More...
RRC Commissioners Today Ask AG’s Office to Consider Litigation Related to EPA Methane Rules
June 07, 2016
All three Texas Railroad Commissioners are asking the Texas Attorney General to file a Petition for Review relating to the Environmental Protection Agency’s rules over methane and other emissions from oil and gas wells and associated facilities Read More...
April
Commissioner Craddick Encourages Oil & Gas Industry’s Lifeblood to Stay the Course at Texas Alliance Annual Meeting
April 20, 2016
Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick today noted the long-term growth expected for Texas’ oil and gas industry and praised the spirit and resilience of our state’s independent producers in keynote remarks at the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers Annual Read More...
Railroad Commissioners Recognize Agency’s 125th Birthday - Texas’ Oldest Regulatory Agency has Long, Proud Tradition of Protecting Public Safety & Environment
April 12, 2016
At their regularly scheduled conference today, all three Railroad Commissioners recognized the Railroad Commission of Texas’ 125th birthday, and its long, proud tradition of protecting public safety and natural Read More...
March
Taking the Long View of the Texas Energy Industry by Commissioner Christi Craddick
March 21, 2016
AUSTIN – In case you missed it, please see Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick’s editorial on the long term outlook of crude oil exports and its impact on the Texas energy industry published in the Read More...
Railroad Commissioners Testify Today Before the Texas House Energy Committee
March 07, 2016
All three Railroad Commissioners today provided invited testimony before the Texas House Energy Resources Committee. The Commissioners updated committee members on the agency’s Read More...
Craddick: Texas Is the Bellwether of U.S. Energy Investment through the Downturn
March 04, 2016
Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick today reflected on the opportunities ahead as Texas invests in future energy development during her keynote remarks at the University of Houston Law Center for Environment Read More...
February
Commissioner Craddick Highlights Oil and Gas Work Force’s Long-Term Importance to Texas Energy Development
February 17, 2016
Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick spoke to the Dallas Section of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) today at their February meeting about the state of Texas’ oil and gas industry and what the industry’s work force may expect Read More...
Commissioner Craddick Points to Strong Long-Term Outlook for Texas Energy
February 10, 2016
Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick today pointed to the positive impact Texas and U.S. oil producers will see as open crude oil markets increase demand for Read More...
Commissioner Craddick Reinforces Oil Industry’s Future at Midland YPE
February 09, 2016
Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick continues to emphasize the importance of next generation innovators and entrepreneurs for the Texas oil and gas Read More...
Craddick: Energy Production Will Sustain in Heart of Texas’ Oil Basin
February 08, 2016
Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick spoke to the Midland Chamber of Commerce’s board today about the current state of Texas energy, highlighting encouraging oil industry activity in the Permian Basin early this year. Read More...
Railroad Commissioner Craddick, Former Railroad Commissioner Smitherman Team Up for UT Energy Law Class
February 03, 2016
Read More...
January
