RRC Commissioners asses more than $1.8 million in oil and gas penalties


March 28, 2025

The Railroad Commission of Texas assessed $1,888,364 in enforcement docket fines against operators and businesses at the Commissioners’ open meeting on Wednesday.  The Commission has primary oversight and enforcement of the state’s oil and gas industry and intrastate pipeline safety.

Master Default Orders for operators that failed to appear at Commission enforcement proceedings can be found on the RRC Hearings Division web page.

Master Agreed Orders in which operators were ordered to come into compliance with Commission rules can be found on the RRC General Counsel web page.  

    

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