Open Meeting

The Railroad Commission of Texas will hold an open meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 in Room 12-126 of the William B. Travis Building in Austin. To view the webcast, visit the AdminMonitor website at https://www.adminmonitor.com/tx/rrc/open_meeting/20260915/.

Surface Mining and Reclamation Permit Information

To explore for coal or uranium or to mine for coal, a person must first obtain a permit from the Surface Mining and Reclamation Division.  The following application forms are required to begin the exploration or mining process.

Coal Exploration

Coal Mining

Uranium Exploration


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