Railroad Commission of Texas

The RRC's Open Meeting is today at 9:30 a.m.

Tune in and watch live by visiting this link: https://www.adminmonitor.com/tx/rrc/open_meeting/20260616/

Last week, our RRC’s Office of Public Engagement (OPE) team traveled to Odessa to attend the Lions Club State Convention and meet with community leaders from across the state.

Our OPE team enjoyed sharing educational materials, such as one-pagers and brochures with club members and everyone who stopped by the booth.

Earlier today, the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) welcomed members of the European Parliament’s Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) to RRC headquarters for a discussion on energy regulation.

The delegation included seven elected members of the European Parliament, led by ITRE Chair Borys Budka, along with staff and advisors.

The ITRE is responsible for European Union legislation related to energy, telecommunications and industry and was interested to learn from the Commission’s experience in overseeing one of the world’s most dynamic energy economies.

This week's , we’re highlighting the massive bucket-wheel excavators that powered early lignite mining operations across Texas. ⛏️

These machines removed the overburden to reach the lignite seams beneath.

Episode 20 of Texas Energy on Track is now streaming!

Host Bryce Dubee and co-host Nick Kraynok sit down with Dana Lewis, Director of the Hearings Division at the RRC and Chief Administrative Law Judge, to discuss Commission hearings, daily operations and more!

Stream now using the links below ⬇️
Apple Podcasts: https://ow.ly/ONMW50XK1UI
Spotify: https://ow.ly/2jie50XK1UC
Podbean: https://ow.ly/xhz450XK1UH

Join us for two keynote sessions at the 2026 RRC Regulatory Conference!

Our Day 1 Keynote will feature a fireside chat with State Representative Drew Darby, Chairman of the House Committee on Energy Resources. On Day 2, Todd Staples, President of the Texas Oil and Gas Association will join State Representative Cody Harris, Chairman of the House Committee on Natural Resources to discuss produced water.

📍 July 13–15
🎟️ Register today: https://cvent.me/OyaxKO
⚠️ Registration prices increase May 27.

Today, we remember and honor the brave U.S. servicemen and women who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our country. Their courage, service and heroism will never be forgotten.

RRC staff had a couple of supervisors keeping a close eye on them in the field today while they were out getting the job done.

Join us for 80 breakout sessions at the 2026 RRC Regulatory Conference!

Hear directly from RRC experts and industry leaders on the latest laws, rules and compliance procedures related to hydrocarbon production in Texas.

📍 July 13–15
🎟️ Register today: https://cvent.me/OyaxKO
⚠️ Registration prices increase May 27.

This week's takes us back to the early days of mining in Texas. ⛏️

Early lignite mining operations, like the one shown in this photo, helped fuel progress and supported growing communities across the state.