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RRC Chairman Craddick and PUC Chairman Walker Working to Ensure Availability of Natural Gas for Reliable Electric Service this Summer
June 26, 2018
Railroad Commission Chairman Christi Craddick and Public Utility Commission Chairman DeAnn Walker are urging natural gas pipeline operators and electric generation plant operators to work together to ensure availability of pipeline transmission capacity to meet electric generation needs at times of peak demand during the hot Texas summer. Craddick and Walker are asking stakeholders to work with the Railroad Commission’s Oversight and Safety Division to schedule required pipeline testing outside of peak demand months. During the required tests, pipelines are unable to deliver natural gas, which fuels electric generation plants across Texas. Read More...
RRC URGES READINESS AS 2018 HURRICANE SEASON KICKS OFF
June 01, 2018
The Railroad Commission is reminding regulated industries under its jurisdiction that June 1 marks the official beginning of the Atlantic hurricane season and to review or update emergency preparedness and response plans. Read More...
Railroad Commission Joins PUCT & TCEQ in Supporting Repeal of EPA’s Clean Power Plan
April 26, 2018
The Railroad Commission of Texas joins the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the Public Utility Commission of Texas in submitting comments on a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposal to repeal the Clean Power Plan.
Read More...RRC COMMISSIONERS APPOINT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
April 10, 2018
Railroad Commission Chairman Christi Craddick and Commissioners Ryan Sitton and Wayne Christian today voted unanimously to appoint Wei Wang to serve as Executive Director of the Commission, effective immediately. Wang has served as Interim Executive Director since Oct. 16, Read More...
Chairman Christi Craddick Honored for Regulatory Leadership
March 28, 2018
Railroad Commission Chairman Christi Craddick is being recognized by the Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association as the organization’s 2018 Hats Off Award recipient. The award is TIPRO’s highest honor.
Read More...Chairman Craddick Furthers Efficiency, Modernization of RRC - Releases Texas Oilfield Relief Initiative Phase Two
March 27, 2018
Railroad Commission Chairman Christi Craddick today announced the second phase of the Texas Oilfield Relief Initiative as part of an ongoing effort to streamline regulation at the agency. The initiative reduces administrative requirements on the oil and gas industry while ensuring the public and environment are protected. Read More...
Craddick: Ethanol mandates help Wall Street, and hurt Texas
March 08, 2018
In case you missed it, please see Railroad Commission Chairman Christi Craddick’s editorial on reforming the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and capping Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) prices, as published in the Houston Chronicle today. Read More...
Chairman Craddick Directs RRC to Ensure Federal Tax Cuts Benefit Gas Customers - Orders Review of Tax Cut Impacts on Gas Utility Rates
January 23, 2018
Railroad Commission Chairman Christi Craddick today directed RRC staff to assess the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 on Texas gas utility rates to ensure companies pass on to customers the savings resulting from the corporate tax reduction. The Act reduced the corporate tax rate from 35 percent to 21 percent as of January 1, Read More...
Craddick: When it Comes to NAFTA, Mend it. Don’t end it.
January 17, 2018
HOUSTON – In case you missed it, please see Railroad Commission Chairman Christi Craddick’s editorial on the importance of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) for Texas and the state’s energy industry, as published in the Houston Chronicle last week.
Read More...Craddick: Texas is the National Leader in Energy Production, Transport, and Export
January 12, 2018
Railroad Commission Chairman Christi Craddick today delivered keynote remarks to the Texas Pipeline Association’s (TPA) annual meeting in Houston. Read More...
