The Texas Railroad Commission regulates things – just not railroads (railways in proper parlence). From their website:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Railroad Commission of Texas (Commission) is the state agency with primary regulatory jurisdiction over the oil and natural gas industry, pipeline transporters, natural gas and hazardous liquid pipeline industry, natural gas utilities, the LP-gas industry, and coal and uranium surface mining operations. The Commission exists under provisions of the Texas Constitution and exercises its statutory responsibilities under state and federal laws for regulation and enforcement of the state\u2019s energy industries. The Commission also has regulatory and enforcement responsibilities under federal law including the Surface Coal Mining Control and Reclamation Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Pipeline Safety Acts, Resource Conservation Recovery Act, and Clean Water Act. <\/p>https:\/\/www.rrc.texas.gov\/about-us\/<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
What has them in the news is the interesting campaign launched by a prospective candidate, Sarah Stogner, for the forthcoming election for the post of commissioner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Using the tagline “I have other assets”, this 37 y.o. lady stripped down to her underwear and donned cowboy boots and hat<\/a> and had a photoshoot conducted with her atop an oil well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They said I needed money. \ud83e\udd23 I have other assets. pic.twitter.com\/OI9z9EDRRG<\/a><\/p>— Sarah Stogner (@Sarah4RRC) February 14, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote>