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'As the oldest regulatory agency in Texas, the RRC has oil and gas records dating back to the 1930s on paper in district offices and on microfilm'. Image by pingingz via iStock In a statement ...

According to Texas Railroad Commission, the earthquakes happened recently in the Camp Springs region along the Fisher-Scurry County line. "In efforts to reduce seismicity possibly caused by ...

Dec. 17—AUSTIN — After extensive reviews of public comments and stakeholder input, the Railroad Commission of Texas has adopted a significant overhaul of rules regulating oil and gas waste ...

“Even the simplest well can take time,” said Nicholas Harrel, a state managed plugger with the Texas Railroad Commission. From the air, the wells look like pinpricks across the Texas landscap ...

Oct. 9—The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) continued its strong track record of surpassing high standards set by the Texas Legislature to help protect public safety and the environment, the RRC ...

AUSTIN, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – The Railroad Commission of Texas announced the first overhaul of its waste management rules in 40 ...

"Orphan wells" (which do not have an active operator and were not plugged by their previous owner) are the responsibility of the Texas Railroad Commission (RCC). But in the Keltons' case ...

Further investigation is needed to determine a specific cause. The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC), which regulates the state's oil and gas industry, said it is looking into any connections ...