Texas Railroad Commissioner
One of three commissioners who oversee the oil and gas industry, coal and uranium mining, and clean drinking water.
Full office description
- The railroad commissioner is one of three members of the Texas Railroad Commission, which regulates the oil and natural gas industry, pipeline transporters, liquified petroleum gas, coal and uranium mining, and oversees clean drinking water. Despite its name, the commission no longer regulates railroads.
- Railroad commissioners are elected in statewide partisan elections for six-year, staggered terms, with one seat up for election every two years. The commissioners elect the chairman, and the Governor appoints replacements if a vacancy arises.
How this impacts you
Environment — The Texas Railroad Commission sets and enforces waste management and the oil and gas industry which can impact the local environment.
Public Health — The Texas Railroad Commission sets and enforces water protection rules that impact your drinking water.
Candidates (5)
Christi Craddick
(R)
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Eddie Espinoza
(G)
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Hawk Dunlap
(L)
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Katherine Culbert
(D)
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Richard McKibbin
(N)
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