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TEXAS MONTHLY OIL AND GAS STATISTICS
December 28, 2011
The Commission issued a total of 1,878 original drilling permits in November 2011 compared to 1,454 in November 2010 Read More...
RRC PRODUCTION STATISTICS AND ALLOWABLES FOR JANUARY 2012
December 28, 2011
AUSTIN ––The Texas average rig count as of Dec. 16 was 916, representing about 47 percent of all active land rigs in the United States Read More...
RRC Spotlights Safety with Propane Gas Logs
December 22, 2011
AUSTIN–– The Railroad Commission offers the following safety tips for Texans enjoying the cozy warmth of a propane gas log set this winter Read More...
Railroad Commissioners Adopt One of Nation's Most Comprehensive Hydraulic Fracturing Chemical Disclosure Requirements
December 13, 2011
AUSTIN –– Texas Railroad Commissioners today adopted one of the nation’s most comprehensive chemical disclosure rules for hydraulic fracturing fluids Read More...
United States Fish & Wildlife Service Delays Endangered Species Listing for Dunes Sagebrush Lizard
December 01, 2011
Smitherman Pleased with Agency’s Decision to Reexamine the Science and Impacts Read More...
TEXAS MONTHLY OIL AND GAS STATISTICS
November 29, 2011
The Commission issued a total of 1,771 original drilling permits in October 2011 compared to 1,515 in October 2010 Read More...
RRC PRODUCTION STATISTICS AND ALLOWABLES RRC PRODUCTION STATISTICS AND ALLOWABLES
November 29, 2011
AUSTIN –– The Texas average rig count as of Nov. 18 was 911, representing about 47 percent of all active land rigs in the United States Read More...
Railroad Commission Spotlights Thanksgiving Propane Safety
November 21, 2011
AUSTIN –– The Texas Railroad Commission is spotlighting safety this Thanksgiving as thousands of Texans celebrate the holiday with a tasty and moist grilled turkey using clean-burning propane gas grills Read More...
Smitherman Changes Railroad Commission Firearms Policy
November 08, 2011
New Policy Will Allow Employees to Carry Firearms Read More...
TEXAS MONTHLY OIL AND GAS STATISTICS
October 28, 2011
The Commission issued a total of 1,984 original drilling permits in September 2011 compared to 1,434 in September 2010 Read More...
RRC PRODUCTION STATISTICS AND ALLOWABLES FOR NOVEMBER 2011
October 28, 2011
AUSTIN –– The Texas average rig count as of Oct. 21 was 905, representing about 46 percent of all active land rigs in the United States Read More...
RRC Commissioners: “EPA’s Proposed Air Emission Rules Will Harm Texas—the Nation’s Top Energy Producer”
October 27, 2011
AUSTIN –– Railroad Commissioners this week approved sending a letter and comments on a draft U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rule regarding oil and gas air emissions that the Commissioners say could harm energy production in Texas Read More...
Winter Texans Get VIP Treatment on Railroad Commission's Web Site
October 19, 2011
The Texas Railroad Commission’s web site has a new feature for Winter Texans – or “snowbirds” – who have begun their annual migration to the Lone Star State, and who plan to keep their nests cozy and warm with Texas-produced propane gas Read More...
Eagle Ford Task Force Tackles Local Infrastructure Issues
October 12, 2011
Railroad Commissioner Porter’s Task Force Adopts Advisements Regarding Roads and Pipelines Read More...
Railroad Commissioners Offer Hunting, Camping Safety Tips
October 04, 2011
Fall is a great time for hunting, camping and exploring the great state of Texas Read More...
SMITHERMAN SEES N. AMERICAN ENERGY INDEPENDENCE
October 04, 2011
Rosier outlook won’t happen without fracking, he adds
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Railroad Commissioner Porter Visits Commission’s Kilgore Office; Unveils Building’s New Sign
September 29, 2011
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Railroad Commissioner Porter Visits Commission’s Kilgore Office; Unveils Building’s New Sign
September 29, 2011
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Texas Monthly Oil and Gas Statistics
September 27, 2011
The Commission issued a total of 2,051 original drilling permits in August 2011 compared to 1615 in August 2010 Read More...
RRC Production Statistics and Allowables for October 2011
September 27, 2011
The Texas average rig count as of Sept. 26, was 898, representing about 46 percent of all active land rigs in the United States Read More...
Railroad Commissioners: “After Wildfires, Replace or Have Propane Containers Evaluated Before Use”
September 16, 2011
Texas Railroad Commissioners announced today that if a propane storage container has been involved in one of the state’s recent wildfires, it must be replaced or evaluated by a licensed propane supplier before use Read More...
Railroad Commissioner Smitherman Testifies Before Congress on EPA’s Job-Destroying Regulations
September 15, 2011
Lambastes EPA for destroying jobs and potentially harming Texas’ most vulnerable citizens. Read More...
Railroad Commissioner Barry T. Smitherman Slams EPA for Killing at least 500 Texas Jobs with CSAPR Rule
September 12, 2011
EPA’s unscientific, “gotcha” rule change forces closure of two critical electric plants and two Texas mines that support them. Read More...
Railroad Commissioner Barry Smitherman Attends the Marcellus Shale Coalition Conference
September 07, 2011
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Texas Monthly Oil and Gas Statistics
August 29, 2011
The Commission issued a total of 1,722 original drilling permits in July 2011 compared to 1,477 in July 2010 Read More...
RRC Production Statistics and Allowables for September 2011
August 29, 2011
The Texas average rig count as of Aug. 19 was 891, representing about 46 percent of all active land rigs in the United States Read More...
Eagle Ford Task Force Meets to Discuss Goals and Tackle Work Force Issues
August 25, 2011
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Railroad Commissioners Ask Texas Attorney General to Challenge EPA Cross-State Air Pollution Rule
August 25, 2011
Texas Railroad Commissioners voted this week to send a letter to Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott asking him to take action on behalf of the Railroad Commission—which regulates the surface mining of lignite coal—to challenge the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Read More...
On 8/11 Day (Aug. 11) Railroad Commissioners Remind Texans to Prevent Potential Pipeline Accidents & Damage by Always Calling 811 Before Digging
August 11, 2011
With Aug. 11 (or 8/11) almost here, the Texas Railroad Commissioners remind Texans that state law requires residents to call 811 before any digging project to have underground pipelines and other utilities marked Read More...
RRC Production Statistics and Allowables for August 2011
July 29, 2011
The Texas average rig count as of July 15, was 859, representing about 46 percent of all active land rigs in the United States Read More...
Texas Monthly Oil and Gas Statistics
July 29, 2011
The Commission issued a total of 1,952 original drilling permits in June 2011 compared to 1,535 in June 2010 Read More...
Texas Railroad Commissioner David Porter Announces Members of Eagle Ford Task Force
July 27, 2011
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RAILROAD COMMISSION ISSUES SAFETY REMINDERS FOR TRANSPORTING AND STORING PROPANE CYLINDERS
July 25, 2011
For many Texans, summer means a quick trip to refill propane cylinders that fuel outdoor lanterns, barbecue grills, patio heaters and other equipment for entertaining outdoors Read More...
Railroad Commissioners Announce Oilfield Cleanup Program Protects Texas Environment
July 22, 2011
The three Railroad Commissioners announced today that plugging operations have been finalized this month on three abandoned oil and gas wells located in the East Lake area of the Willacy County section of the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge Read More...
Texas Monthly Oil and Gas Statistics
June 29, 2011
The Commission issued a total of 2,306 original drilling permits in May 2011 compared to 1,485 in May 2010 Read More...
RRC PRODUCTION STATISTICS AND ALLOWABLES FOR JULY 2011
June 29, 2011
The Texas average rig count as of June 17 was 836, representing about 46 percent of all active land rigs in the United States Read More...
Railroad Commissioners Jones and Porter Hail Friendswood ISD’s Move to Greener Fleet
June 28, 2011
Friendswood ISD students will breathe cleaner air and the district’s fuel expenses will be lowered, thanks to grants from the Texas Railroad Commission and Houston-Galveston Area Council Read More...
Texas Railroad Commissioner David Porter Vows to Push for Rulemaking Process for Frac Fluid Disclosure to be Completed by July 1, 2012
June 03, 2011
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TEXAS MONTHLY OIL AND GAS STATISTICS
May 26, 2011
The Commission issued a total of 2,011 original drilling permits in April 2011 compared to 1,561 in April 2010 Read More...
RRC Production Statistics and Allowables for June 2011
May 26, 2011
The Texas average rig count as of May 20 was 817, representing about 45 percent of all active land rigs in the United States Read More...
TEXAS MONTHLY OIL AND GAS STATISTICS April 2011
April 26, 2011
The Commission issued a total of 1,995 original drilling permits in March 2011 compared to 1,739 in March 2010 Read More...
RRC PRODUCTION STATISTICS AND ALLOWABLES FOR MAY 2011
April 26, 2011
AUSTIN ––The Texas average rig count as of March 18 was 777, representing about 45 percent of all active land rigs in the United States Read More...
RAILROAD COMMISSION: PROTECT PROPANE TANKS FROM WILDFIRES
April 15, 2011
AUSTIN––With wildfires threatening many areas of Texas, the Railroad Commission—the state agency in charge of propane safety—wants Texans whose homes or businesses are fueled by propane gas to know what to do in the event of one of these fast-moving fires Read More...
April is Pipeline Damage Prevention Month
April 04, 2011
AUSTIN––In Texas, the top cause of pipeline accidents occurs when someone is digging or excavating Read More...
TEXAS MONTHLY OIL AND GAS STATISTICS
March 29, 2011
The Commission issued a total of 1,696 original drilling permits in February 2011 compared to 1,403 in February 2010 Read More...
RRC PRODUCTION STATISTICS AND ALLOWABLES FOR APRIL 2011
March 29, 2011
AUSTIN –– The Texas average rig count as of March 18 was 751, representing about 45 percent of all active land rigs in the United States Read More...
Railroad Commissioners Find Range Resources’ Natural Gas Not Source in Parker County Water Wells
March 22, 2011
At their bi-monthly conference, Texas Railroad Commissioners found that Range Resources’ natural gas wells be allowed to continue to produce as the wells are not causing or contributing to contamination of any Parker County domestic water wells Read More...
Statement from Texas Railroad Commissioner David Porter Regarding Ruling on Range Resources Case
March 22, 2011
The following statement may be attributed to Texas Railroad Commissioner David Porter regarding today’s ruling on the Range Resources case: “I am pleased with the Railroad Commission’s investigation into this matter.
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Statement from Texas Railroad Commissioner David Porter Regarding Ruling on Range Resources Case
March 22, 2011
AUSTIN — The following statement may be attributed to Texas Railroad Commissioner David Porter regarding today’s ruling on the Range Resources case Read More...
Political Communications Veteran Lauren Willis Named Director of Public Affairs for Railroad Commissioner David Porter
March 16, 2011
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Railroad Commissioners Adopt New Gas Pipeline Distribution Replacement Safety Rule
February 25, 2011
Texas Railroad Commissioners this week adopted a new, comprehensive pipeline safety rule that will require all Texas natural gas distribution companies to survey their pipeline distribution systems for the greatest potential threats for failure and make replacements. Read More...
Texas Monthly Oil and Gas Statistics
February 25, 2011
The Commission issued a total of 1,484 original drilling permits in January 2011 compared to 1,147 in January 2010 Read More...
RRC Production Statistics and Allowables for March 2011
February 25, 2011
The Texas average rig count as of Feb. 18 was 743, representing about 44 percent of all active land rigs in the United States Read More...
Railroad Commission Schedules Emergency Meeting for 9:30 a.m. Tuesday to Get Answers on Last Week's Blackouts
February 08, 2011
The Railroad Commission has issued an emergency item to be included in the regularly scheduled conference at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8, at the William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress, Room 1-111, First Floor Read More...
Texas Monthly Oil and Gas Statistics
January 27, 2011
The Commission issued a total of 1,664 original drilling permits in December 2010 compared to 1,308 in December 2009 Read More...
RRC Production Statistics and Allowables for February 2011
January 27, 2011
The Texas average rig count as of Jan. 14, 2011, was 726, representing about 44 percent of all active land rigs in the United States Read More...
Statement by Texas Railroad Commissioner David Porter on Sunset Advisory Panel Recommendations
January 13, 2011
Today, the Sunset Advisory Commission met to discuss proposed changes to the Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) Read More...