Railroad Commission of Texas

Texas Railroad Commission faces critical budget needs – Craddick

Dallas Fed also a research institution providing information on US, Texas economies DALLAS – Chairman Christi Craddick met with leadership at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas (Dallas Fed) this week to discuss this year’s outlook for the state’s oil and gas industry. According to economists with the Dallas Fed, Texas oil and gas drilling activity will […]

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RRC remediation of abandoned oilfield site helps development of Turtle Bayou Nature Preserve

AUSTIN –The Railroad Commission’s Site Remediation section has helped turn an historic, abandoned oil field site into part of one of the state’s newest natural habitats—the Turtle Bayou Nature Preserve. The 511-acre preserve, which celebrated its grand opening Friday, is located between Houston and Beaumont in Chambers County and borders Lake Anahuac and Turtle Creek

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Texas Railroad Commission chair criticizes Obama, EPA federal overreach

Porter’s testimony focused on EPA methane emission rules, Clean Power Plan, and mercury and air toxics standards WASHINGTON, D.C. – Texas Railroad Commission Chairman David Porter says new technology and market forces are more effective for reducing emissions and pollution than onerous federal regulations, speaking before the US House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy

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Craddick praises energy production in heart of Texas’ Permian Basin

Permian Basin production holding up despite low oil prices – Craddick Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick spoke to the Midland Chamber of Commerce’s board today about the current state of Texas energy, highlighting encouraging oil industry activity in the Permian Basin early this year. “There are a few key reasons why companies from across the world

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