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2012: Year of Railroad Commission Accomplishments
December 28, 2012
The Railroad Commission of Texas, the state’s oldest regulatory agency, has achieved numerous advances throughout the past year Read More...
Texas Monthly Oil and Gas Statistics - December 28, 2012
December 27, 2012
The Texas average rig count as of December 2012 was 847, representing about 49 percent of all active land rigs in the United States Read More...
Texas Monthly Oil and Gas Statistics - December 28, 2012
December 27, 2012
The Commission issued a total of 1,586 original drilling permits in November 2012 compared to 1,878 in November 2011 Read More...
Commissioner David Porter Hosts On-Site Generation Workshop
December 17, 2012
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Playing Chicken in Oil-Patch Politics
December 06, 2012
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Statement by Railroad Commission Chairman Smitherman on Today’s Rule Amendment Adoption Allowing Indoor Residential Natural Gas Vehicle Refueling
December 04, 2012
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Railroad Commission Names Brandon Harris Chief Information Officer
December 03, 2012
The Railroad Commission has appointed Brandon Harris as Chief Information Officer over the agency’s Information Technology Division to help oversee efforts to increase efficiencies at Texas’ top energy regulator through new technology initiatives Read More...
Texas Monthly Oil and Gas Statistics - December 28, 2012
November 28, 2012
The Commission issued a total of 1,873 original drilling permits in October 2012 compared to 1,771 in October 2011 Read More...
RRC Production Statistics and Allowables for December 2012
November 28, 2012
The Texas average rig count as of November 2012 was 853, representing about 49 percent of all active land rigs in the United States Read More...
Railroad Commission Responds to Sunset Report
November 20, 2012
At today’s conference, the three Texas Railroad Commissioners approved of responses to the Sunset Advisory Commission’s staff recommendations for improving the state’s top energy agency’s regulatory functions Read More...
Statement by Chairman Barry Smitherman on the Release of the Sunset Advisory Commission Staff Report
November 16, 2012
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Statement from Texas Railroad Commissioner David Porter Regarding Railroad Commission Race Victories
November 07, 2012
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Texas Railroad Commissioner David Porter Hosts 75th Annual Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission Meeting in San Antonio
October 30, 2012
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Texas Monthly Oil and Gas Statistics - October 29, 2012
October 29, 2012
The Commission issued a total of 1,640 original drilling permits in September 2012 compared to 1,984 in September 2011 Read More...
RRC Production Statistics and Allowables for November 2012
October 29, 2012
The Texas average rig count as of October 2012, was 867, representing about 49 percent of all active land rigs in the United States Read More...
RRC Hosts Fleet Operator Workshops on Propane Vehicle Incentives
October 22, 2012
The Texas Railroad Commission—Texas’ top energy agency— is hosting a series of workshops statewide to help fleet operators take advantage of grant opportunities for propane-fueled vehicles Read More...
Texas Railroad Commissioner David Porter Appointed to Serve as Official Representative of Texas to the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission
October 08, 2012
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Railroad Commission Presents Oct. 31 Austin Fleet Seminar on How to Fuel Up With Natural Gas, Save Money & Reduce Emissions
October 05, 2012
The Texas Railroad Commission—the state’s top energy agency—invites central Texas fleet managers to learn more about vehicles fueled by natural gas—one of Texas’ top, abundant domestic energy resources Read More...
Texas Monthly Oil and Gas Statistics - September 26, 2012
September 26, 2012
The Commission issued a total of 2,048 original drilling permits in August 2012 compared to 2,051 in August 2011 Read More...
RRC Production Statistics and Allowables for September 2012
September 26, 2012
The Texas average rig count as of Sept. 21, was 877, representing about 49 percent of all active land rigs in the United States Read More...
Commissioner David Porter Urges Public Input on Recycling Rule Changes
September 11, 2012
Commissioner David Porter affirmed his support for updated recycling rules at the Railroad Commission Open Meeting today, continuing his push for practical and environmentally sound solutions to the disposal of oil-field solid wastes and fluids. Read More...
Railroad Commissioners Choose New Executive Director
September 11, 2012
Texas Railroad Commissioners today appointed Milton Rister as the new executive director for Texas’ top energy regulatory agency Read More...
Texas Monthly Oil and Gas Statistics - August 29, 2012
August 29, 2012
The Commission issued a total of 1,561 original drilling permits in July 2012 compared to 1,722 in July 2011 Read More...
RRC Production Statistics and Allowables for September 2012
August 29, 2012
The Texas average rig count as of Aug. 17 was 900, representing about 49 percent of all active land rigs in the United States Read More...
Texas’ Leading Energy Regulators—Railroad Commissioners Applaud Federal Appeal’s Court Overturning EPA’s Cross-State Air Pollution Rule
August 21, 2012
Today, the state’s top energy regulators of oil and gas production and coal mining applauded the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit’s decision this morning to overturn a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rule on cross-state air pollution Read More...
August 11 (8/11) is 811 Day: Texas Railroad Commissioners Remind Texans to Always Call 811 Before Digging to Help Prevent Pipeline Accidents & Damage
August 08, 2012
With August 11 (or 8/11) fast approaching, the Texas Railroad Commissioners announce 811 Day by reminding Texans that state law requires excavators and the public to call 811 to have underground pipelines located and marked before beginning any digging project Read More...
Statement from Texas Railroad Commissioner David Porter Regarding Railroad Commission Race Victories
August 01, 2012
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Texas Monthly Oil and Gas Statistics
July 27, 2012
The Commission issued a total of 2,183 original drilling permits in June 2012 compared to 1,952 in June 2011 Read More...
Texas Monthly Oil and Gas Statistics - July 27, 2012
July 27, 2012
The Commission issued a total of 2,183 original drilling permits in June 2012 compared to 1,952 in June 2011 Read More...
RRC Production Statistics and Allowables for August 2012
July 27, 2012
The Texas average rig count as of July 20 was 899, representing about 48 percent of all active land rigs in the United States Read More...
Railroad Commission Chairman Barry Smitherman Champions New Revolving Door Policy
July 17, 2012
Smitherman Applauds Victory – Warns Against Complacency Read More...
RRC Production Statistics and Allowables for July 2012 - June 29, 2012
June 29, 2012
AUSTIN ––The Texas average rig count as of June 22 was 938, representing about 49 percent of all active land rigs in the United States Read More...
Texas Monthly Oil and Gas Statistics - June 29, 2012
June 29, 2012
The Commission issued a total of 2,530 original drilling permits in May 2012 compared to 2,306 in May 2011 Read More...
Lead Texas Energy Official Congratulates Stakeholders on Preventing Dunes Lizard Endangered Species Listing
June 13, 2012
Smitherman Applauds Victory – Warns Against Complacency Read More...
Chairman Barry Smitherman Testifies on Problematic EPA Overreach into Texas
June 06, 2012
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Media Advisory: Railroad Commission Chairman Barry Smitherman to Testify in Washington, D.C. against EPA Overreach
June 05, 2012
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TEXAS MONTHLY OIL AND GAS STATISTICS
May 29, 2012
The Commission issued a total of 2,021 original drilling permits in April 2012 compared to 2,011 in April 2011
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May 29, 2012
AUSTIN –– The Texas average rig count as of May 18 was 934, representing about 49 percent of all active land rigs in the United States Read More...
Commissioner David Porter Launches Initiative to Modernize Commission Flaring Rules
May 23, 2012
Flaring as Option of Last Resort Read More...
Top Texas Oil & Gas Regulator Applauds Industry and Regulator Efforts to Stop Dunes Lizard Listing
May 09, 2012
Railroad Commission Chairman Barry Smitherman cautions Obama Administration to base decision to list on
science and fact – not politics. Read More...
Statement by Texas Railroad Commissioner David Porter on EPA Administrator’s Resignation
April 30, 2012
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Smitherman Calls Al Armendariz Resignation "Good First Step"
April 30, 2012
Smitherman Continues to Press for Full Investigation of Former EPA Chief’s Actions Read More...
Railroad Commission Grant Funds Available for Natural Gas Public Fleet Vehicles
April 27, 2012
AUSTIN –– Railroad Commissioners today announced that the Commission has about $700,000 available in grants to help public fleets, such as those operated by school districts, cities and counties, purchase new, ultra-low-emission natural gas vehicles Read More...
Smitherman calls for Suspension and Investigation of EPA Administrator over Inflammatory Statements
April 26, 2012
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Texas Monthly Oil and Gas Statistics
April 26, 2012
The Commission issued a total of 2,201original drilling permits in March 2012 compared to 1,995 in March 2011 Read More...
RRC Production Statistics and Allowables for May 2012
April 26, 2012
The Texas average rig count as of April 20 was 924, representing about 48 percent of all active land rigs in the United States Read More...
April is National Safe Digging Month
April 05, 2012
April marks the fifth annual National Safe Digging Month, and Texas Railroad Commissioners are urging Texas residents to always to make a free call to 811 before any digging project Read More...
Statement by Texas Railroad Commissioner David Porter on EPA’s Withdrawal of Order Against Range Resources
March 30, 2012
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Railroad Commissioners: “EPA’s Vacate Order in Range Case Confirms Railroad Commission Findings Based on Scientific Evidence”
March 30, 2012
Railroad Commissioners today said a decision by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to vacate an emergency order against a natural gas operator, Range Resources, confirms the science and evidence presented at a January 2011 Railroad Commission hearing called after EPA issued its emergency order Read More...
Texas Monthly Oil and Gas Statistics
March 28, 2012
The Commission issued a total of 1,798 original drilling permits in February 2012 compared to 1,696 in February 2011 Read More...
RRC Production Statistics and Allowables for April 2012
March 28, 2012
The Texas average rig count as of March 16 was 921, representing about 48 percent of all active land rigs in the United States Read More...
Railroad Commission Reminds Texans to Transport Propane Cylinders Safely
March 26, 2012
Now that spring is here and barbecue grills are coming out of storage, thousands of 20-pound propane cylinders are being carried to and from Texas propane dealerships to be filled or exchanged Read More...
Chairman Smitherman to Speak at 2012 Gulf Coast Energy Summit with Speaker Newt Gingrich, Senator Rick Santorum, and Governor Phil Bryant
March 12, 2012
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Railroad Commission Executive Director Retiring, Interim Executive Director Named
March 07, 2012
Railroad Commission Executive Director John Tintera announced his retirement effective April 1, 2012 after 22 years of service to the Railroad Commission Read More...
Media Advisory: Railroad Commission Chairman Barry Smitherman to Speak in Victoria on Texas Energy Issues
February 28, 2012
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Barry Smitherman Elected Chairman of the Texas Railroad Commission
February 28, 2012
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Texas Monthly Oil and Gas Statistics
February 27, 2012
The Commission issued a total of 1,581 original drilling permits in January 2012 compared to 1,484 in January 2011 Read More...
RRC Production Statistics and Allowables for March 2012
February 27, 2012
The Texas average rig count as of Feb. 17 was 907, representing about 47 percent of all active land rigs in the United States Read More...
Statement by Commissioner Barry Smitherman on the Announcement by Elizabeth Ames Jones That She Will Resign from the Texas Railroad Commission
February 14, 2012
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Railroad Commission to Host Open House in San Antonio
February 09, 2012
The Railroad Commission of Texas invites members of the public interested in learning more about the energy industry to an Open House at the District Office in San Antonio Read More...
RRC Sends Letter in Response to EPA Draft Report on Alleged Groundwater Contamination in Wyoming
February 09, 2012
Texas Railroad Commissioners this week voted in favor of sending a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in response to an EPA Draft Report released on Dec. 8, 2011 in which the EPA attempted to link groundwater contamination and hydraulic fracturing in Pavillion, Wyoming Read More...
Texas Monthly Oil and Gas Statistics
January 30, 2012
The Commission issued a total of 1,630 original drilling permits in December 2011 compared to 1,664 in December 2010 Read More...
RRC Production Statistics and Allowables for February 2012
January 30, 2012
The Texas average rig count as of Jan. 20 was 918, representing about 47 percent of all active land rigs in the United States Read More...
Eagle Ford Task Force Finds South Texas Water Supply Sufficient
January 26, 2012
Data shows Carrizo Wilcox Aquifer contains enough water to support oil and gas development Read More...
Railroad Commission Approves Draft Rules to Increase Penalties for Safety Violations
January 24, 2012
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2011: Year of Railroad Commission Accomplishments
January 18, 2012
The Railroad Commission of Texas instituted several important advances over the past year ranging from a boost in inspectors to adopting one of the nation’s most comprehensive chemical disclosure rules for hydraulic fracturing Read More...