General Info

The Railroad Commission of Texas is one of the oldest regulatory agencies in the United States. Established in 1891, it operates a gas services division that oversights intrastate gathering and storage activities. The commission prepares oil and gas proposals for decision and orders. The Railroad Commission of Texas administers the Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation program. The commission offers site assessment and environmental cleanup services. It also provides well plugging and remediation solutions. The Railroad Commission of Texas conducts several educational seminars and workshops. The commission additionally administers a propane training and certification program. It offers pipeline permitting and mapping services.