The three Railroad Commissioners spoke at the Commission’s Oil and Gas Division Regulatory Conference in Austin today emphasizing the agency’s role in protecting public safety and the state’s natural resources. The technical conference and workshop was held to help industry personnel understand the processes and forms required by the Commission as the state’s top energy regulator.

Commissioner Christi Craddick said, “Texans rightly expect the energy industry to comply with all applicable laws and rules governing oil and gas development. Part of the Commission’s responsibility in successfully regulating the oil and gas industry means ensuring operators fully understand those laws and rules so they can meet that expectation.”

About the Railroad Commission

Our mission is to serve Texas by our stewardship of natural resources and the environment, our concern for personal and community safety, and our support of enhanced development and economic vitality for the benefit of Texans. The Commission has a long and proud history of service to both Texas and to the nation, including almost 100 years regulating the oil and gas industry. The Commission also has jurisdiction over alternative fuels safety, natural gas utilities, surface mining and intrastate pipelines. Established in 1891, the Railroad Commission of Texas is the oldest regulatory agency in the state. To learn more, please visit http://www.rrc.texas.gov.