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Texas Monthly Oil and Gas Statistics
December 23, 2013
The Commission issued a total of 1,559 original drilling permits in November 2013 compared to 1,586 in November 2012. Read More...
RRC Production Statistics and Allowables for January 2014
December 23, 2013
The Texas average rig count as of December 13 was 846, representing about 50 percent of all active land rigs in the United States. Read More...
Railroad Commission Chairman Smitherman Comments on Cross-State Air Pollution Oral Arguments Today before the U.S. Supreme Court
December 10, 2013
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RRC Production Statistics and Allowables for December 2013
November 26, 2013
The Texas average rig count as of Nov. 15, 2013, was 822, representing about 49 percent of all active land rigs in the United States Read More...
Texas Monthly Oil and Gas Statistics
November 26, 2013
The Commission issued a total of 1,735 original drilling permits in October 2013 compared to 1,873 in October 2012. Read More...
Commissioner David Porter Applauds Passage of Proposition 6
November 07, 2013
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Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick Urges Texans to Get Engaged in the Fight Against the Fed’s War on Conventional Energy at Thursday’s EPA Listening Session in Dallas
November 06, 2013
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Commissioner David Porter Launches Natural Gas Vehicle Initiative with Stakeholder Seminar
October 31, 2013
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Texas Monthly Oil and Gas Statistics
October 30, 2013
The Commission issued a total of 1,531 original drilling permits in September 2013 compared to 1,640 in September 2012 Read More...
RRC Production Statistics and Allowables for November 2013
October 30, 2013
The Texas average rig count as of October 18 was 812, representing about 49 percent of all active land rigs in the United States Read More...
Railroad Commission Chairman Smitherman Comments on Supreme Court’s Decision to Hear Greenhouse Gas Cases
October 15, 2013
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Railroad Commission Chairman Smitherman Congratulates RRC Employees For Completing Yesterday’s Concealed Handgun License Training in Houston
September 30, 2013
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Texas Monthly Oil and Gas Statistics
September 27, 2013
The Commission issued a total of 1,606 original drilling permits in August 2013 compared to 2,048 in August 2012 Read More...
RRC Production Statistics and Allowables for October 2013
September 27, 2013
The Texas average rig count as of September 20 was 927, representing about 55 percent of all active land rigs in the United States Read More...
Railroad Commissioner David Porter Issues Letter to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Regarding the Lesser Prairie Chicken
September 13, 2013
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RRC Production Statistics and Allowables for September 2013
August 28, 2013
The Texas average rig count as of Aug. 16 was 837, representing about 49 percent of all active land rigs in the United States Read More...
Texas Monthly Oil and Gas Statistics
August 28, 2013
The Commission issued a total of 1,843 original drilling permits in July 2013 compared to 1,561 in July 2012 Read More...
Commissioner Craddick Says Texas Should be Exempted From Proposed Federal Frac Rules That Will Discourage Oil & Gas Development
August 22, 2013
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On 8/11 Day (Aug. 11) Railroad Commissioners Remind Texans to Prevent Potential Pipeline Accidents & Damage by Always Calling 811 Before Digging
August 09, 2013
RRC Commissioners are marking 811 Day on August 11 (or 8/11) by reminding the public to call 811 before beginning any digging project Read More...
Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick Tells ALEC “Hydraulic Fracturing Responsible for Unleashing American Energy Colossus”
August 09, 2013
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Railroad Commission Awards IT Modernization Contract Today
August 06, 2013
Railroad Commissioners today approved awarding a contract to CGI Technologies and Solutions, Inc. (CGI) to implement the Railroad Commission’s Information Technology modernization program Read More...
Railroad Commissioner David Porter Announces New Chief of Staff
August 05, 2013
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Texas Railroad Commissioner David Porter Briefs Congressional Delegation on Importance of Oil and Gas Industry in Texas
July 31, 2013
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Texas Monthly Oil and Gas Statistics
July 30, 2013
The Commission issued a total of 1,876 original drilling permits in June 2013 compared to 2,183 in June 2012 Read More...
RRC Production Statistics and Allowables for August 2013
July 30, 2013
The Texas average rig count as of July 19 was 836, representing about 49 percent of all active land rigs in the United States Read More...
Commissioner Christi Craddick Testifies Today in Washington, D.C.: “Texas Is Far Better Equipped than the EPA at Regulating Texas Energy Production”
July 25, 2013
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Railroad Commission Chairman Smitherman’s Statement on Hydraulic Fracturing Pioneer George Mitchell’s Passing Today
July 25, 2013
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Railroad Commission Chairman Smitherman Presides Over Natural Gas & Climate Change Discussions at NARUC Summer Committee Meetings July 21- 24
July 25, 2013
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Railroad Commission Effectively Administering Annual Fund Used To Plug Abandoned Wells Statewide
July 08, 2013
The State Auditor’s Office today released an audit report on the Railroad Commission’s administration of a fund that uses industry fees to plug abandoned wells and clean up abandoned oil field sites, concluding that the Commission is effectively overseeing the fund Read More...
Texas Monthly Oil and Gas Statistics
June 28, 2013
The Commission issued a total of 1,931 original drilling permits in May 2013 compared to 2,530 in May 2012 Read More...
RRC Production Statistics and Allowables for July 2013
June 28, 2013
The Texas average rig count as of June 14 was 837, representing about 49 percent of all active land rigs in the United State Read More...
Texas Railroad Commissioner David Porter Kicks Off Statewide Visit to RRC District Offices
June 04, 2013
Porter will meet with all nine district offices upon conclusion of the 83rd Regular Legislative Session Read More...
Texas Monthly Oil and Gas Statistics
May 30, 2013
The Commission issued a total of 1,996 original drilling permits in April 2013 compared to 2,021 in April 2012 Read More...
RRC Production Statistics and Allowables for June 2013
May 30, 2013
The Texas average rig count as of May 17 was 831, representing about 49 percent of all active land rigs in the United States Read More...
Commissioner Christi Craddick Thanks Texas Legislature for Funding Railroad Commission $24.7 Million IT Overhaul
May 28, 2013
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Railroad Commission Today Adopts Amendments to Oil & Gas Well Construction Rules
May 24, 2013
The Railroad Commission today adopted amendments to the Commission’s well construction requirements rule (Statewide Rule 13) that will clarify current oil and gas well construction requirements related to casing, cementing, drilling, well control and completions Read More...
RAILROAD CHAIRMAN SMITHERMAN TO PARTICIPATE THURSDAY, MAY 23 IN U.S. SENATE COMMITTEE NATURAL GAS ROUNDTABLE IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
May 20, 2013
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Railroad Commission Chairman Smitherman Tells Harvard Kennedy School Publication “Regulation Needs to be Predictable & Transparent”
May 17, 2013
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Texas Railroad Commissioner David Porter Named “Man Of the Year”
May 03, 2013
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Texas Monthly Oil and Gas Statistics - April 26, 2013
April 26, 2013
The Commission issued a total of 2,053 original drilling permits in March 2013 compared to 2,201 in March 2012 Read More...
RRC Production Statistics and Allowables for May 2013
April 26, 2013
The Texas average rig count as of April 19 was 835, representing about 50 percent of all active land rigs in the United States Read More...
Railroad Commission Chairman Smitherman Tells Harvard Kennedy School Publication “Regulation Needs to be Predictable & Transparent”
April 17, 2013
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Railroad Commission Announces New $6 Million Alternative Fuels Grant Program
April 16, 2013
The Railroad Commission of Texas—the state’s top energy agency—has a new $6 million grant program to help companies replace their older forklifts and medium- and heavy-duty diesel vehicles with ultra, low-emission natural gas- and propane–fueled equipment Read More...
RRC Production Statistics and Allowables for April 2013
March 28, 2013
The Texas average rig count as of March 15 was 837, representing about 49 percent of all active land rigs in the United States Read More...
Texas Monthly Oil and Gas Statistics
March 28, 2013
The Commission issued a total of 1,744 original drilling permits in February 2013 compared to 1,798 in February 2012 Read More...
Railroad Commission Today Adopts New Recycling Rules to Help Enhance Water Conservation By Oil & Gas Operators
March 26, 2013
The Railroad Commission today adopted new rules to encourage Texas operators to continue their efforts at conserving water used in the hydraulic fracturing process for oil and gas wells, even though hydraulic fracturing and total mining use accounts for less than 1 percent of statewide water use, with irrigation, municipalities and manufacturing making up state’s top three water consumers Read More...
Railroad Commission Announces National Safe Digging Month in Texas, Call 811 Before You Dig
March 25, 2013
April marks the sixth annual National Safe Digging Month, and the Railroad Commission is partnering with statewide excavation stakeholders to educate Texans about the importance of calling 811 before beginning any digging project Read More...
Railroad Commission Chairman Smitherman Testifies Today in Washington, D.C.: “EPA’s Anti-Fossil Initiatives Threaten to Limit Domestic, Affordable Energy”
March 19, 2013
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Texas Railroad Commissioner David Porter Announces the Release of the Eagle Ford Shale Task Force Report
March 12, 2013
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Commissioner Christi Craddick Says Texas Oil on the Rise
February 28, 2013
Texas helps pave the path towards U.S. energy independence, Craddick adds. Read More...
Texas Monthly Oil and Gas Statistics
February 27, 2013
The Commission issued a total of 1,978 original drilling permits in January 2013 compared to 1,581 in January 2012 Read More...
RRC Production Statistics and Allowables for March 2013
February 27, 2013
The Texas average rig count as of February 22 was 812, representing about 48 percent of all active land rigs in the United States Read More...
Railroad Commission Chairman Smitherman Announces First Concealed Handgun License Course for RRC Employees A Success
February 27, 2013
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Texas Monthly Oil and Gas Statistics - January 28, 2013
January 28, 2013
The Commission issued a total of 1,457 original drilling permits in December 2012 compared to 1,630 in December 2011 Read More...
RRC Production Statistics and Allowables for February 2013
January 28, 2013
The Texas average rig count as of Jan. 2013 was 812, representing about 48 percent of all active land rigs in the United States Read More...
Railroad Commission Chairman Smitherman Working to Provide Concealed Handgun License Courses for Railroad Commission Employees
January 15, 2013
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Texas’ Smitherman Tapped as Chair of National Association’s (NARUC) Natural Gas Committee
January 11, 2013
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