Former Tarrant County GOP Chair Bo French and incumbent Jim Wright are seeking the Republican nomination for the Texas ...

Controversial candidates continue to run for a position on the Railroad Commission of Texas, which regulates the oil and natural gas industry. In 2022, Sarah Stogner ran as a Republican in a crowded ...

The name of the Texas oil and gas regulatory agency—unlike its peers in other states—has nothing to do with fossil fuels or natural resources. The Railroad Commission of Texas hasn’t had anything to ...

The May 26 runoff pits incumbent Railroad Commissioner Jim Wright, who’s pitching himself as a “proven advocate for Texas energy,” against Bo French, who has cast himself as a “MAGA conservative.” ...

AUSTIN The Railroad Commission of Texas issued a total of 752 original drilling permits in April 2026. The total includes 661 to drill new oil or gas wells, 6 to re-enter plugged wellbores, 6 field ...

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AUSTIN To further foster transparency, education and public engagement, the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) on Wednesday announced the official launch of its new podcast, Texas Energy on Track.

As conversations about orphaned and leaking wells continue, it's important for Texans to know the facts. Addressing orphaned wells is a top priority for the Railroad Commission of Texas. The vast ...