Railroad Commission of Texas

The Railroad Commission of Texas is the oldest regulatory agency in the state and one of the oldest in the country.  It was established in 1891 to regulate the rail industry of the 1800s. Since that time the Commission has been given the responsibility for overseeing the activities of many different industries.

The Railroad Commission serves Texas through:
   • our stewardship of natural resources and the environment;
   • our concern for personal and community safety; and
   • our support of enhanced development and economic vitality for the benefit of Texans.