Railroad Commission of Texas

Talk about calm and steady! SMRD inspector Scott Englemann came across this gator and snapped a picture while working at the San Miguel Mine in Atascosa County. Our inspectors see the spectrum of wildlife in Texas!

Today we honor and remember the thousands of American lives lost on September 11, 2001. Their lives and legacies will never be forgotten.

O&G production taxes totaled $8.4 billion in fiscal 2024, and more than $7 billion of it will be funneled into three major components of the state budget! Yet another example of how O&G benefits Texans. #txlege

The most recent monthly oil and gas production stats is out! Check out the press release here: https://ow.ly/lNH950TjsT8

The numbers are in, and for the 8th straight year the RRC exceeded its legislative goal to plug orphaned wells! What’s the secret to that success? RRC’s San Antonio District Lead Plugger explains how years of experience helps us move quickly.

The RRC produces videos to guide you through using our search and data visualization tools, and other info including cleanup successes and weatherization inspections! Be sure to visit our YouTube page at https://ow.ly/4wmC50Pm8H4 and don’t forget to subscribe!

Whoa! Some parts of Texas got some heavy, heavy rain. O&G inspector Zack Austin took this picture of a flooded Colorado River in Mitchell County today.

Today is National Wildlife Day! We’re proud to help revitalize old O&G sites around the state so that Texans can enjoy birdwatching and other wildlife viewing at those locations! Examples include Andrews Bird Park, Turtle Bayou Preserve and Artist Boat Preserve.

We’re holding two hearings this week for public input on significant changes being proposed for RRC’s waste management rules. Read more here https://ow.ly/Y0cP50TeNgP

Critical Infrastructure inspectors cover the state for summer weatherization inspections, and the RRC Regulatory Conference draws record turnout! Read that and more in the latest Energy News! https://ow.ly/Q40h50TeAIm