Sunset

‘Train’ Keeps Rolling at Texas Railroad Commission

The Texas Sunset Advisory Commission met Thursday and discussed proposed changes for the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC). Among them no longer is the Sunset staff recommendation to change the commission’s name to reflect its role as a regulator of energy and not of railroads.

November 10, 2016

Texas Railroad Commission Facing Another Sunset Review

Another Sunset review of the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) has recommended again a name change of the agency, which has nothing to do with railroads and everything to do with oil and natural gas. Stricter monitoring and enforcement of industry and changes to hearings procedures also are recommended.

May 2, 2016

Texas Railroad Commission Facing Another Sunset Review

Another Sunset review of the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) has recommended again a name change of the agency, which has nothing to do with railroads and everything to do with oil and natural gas. Stricter monitoring and enforcement of industry and changes to hearings procedures also are recommended.

May 2, 2016