The Texas Railroad Commission has an online Service Evaluation Form.In an effort to improve the RRC's delivery of services, please take a few minutes to complete the general service evaluation surveyLet them know what you think. The Barnett Shale is … [Read more...]
Best comment on state versus federal regulation of drilling
One of the best comments I've ever seen on the Star-Telegram:pekingfrog wrote on 7/10/2010 7:46:22 PM: Either you "drill baby drill" without any plan to clean up the gulf (or North Texas) with unregulated corporations and no scientific … [Read more...]
Texas taxpayers pay for plugging abandoned wells
We aren't sure exactly how many abandoned wells there are in Texas but it's "thousands." From the TRC site:The RRC has utilized the Oil Field Cleanup (OFCU) Fund to plug more than 15,000 wells. However, thousands of additional abandoned wells … [Read more...]
Rule 37: Protect your rights with timely response
The Texas Railroad Commission is not landowner friendly so you need to be diligent in protecting your rights. CLICK HERE for information on Rule 37 and how to protect your rights.Most people know that an operator cannot drill under their land without … [Read more...]
Texas Railroad Commission no help with mysterious cattle kill
Several weeks ago I posted about a mysterious cattle kill in Palo Pinto County. 15 cattle suddenly died. Water contaminated with drilling toxins was mentioned in the news articles.The owner is not happy with findings of Texas A&M"Texas A&M … [Read more...]
Please exercise caution when reading this from theTexas Railroad Commission
Actually it's from KSAT but, at any rate, it could cause projectile vomiting. You have been warned. Subject: TX Railroad Commissioner story NEW ON THE NIGHTBEAT .. AS CREWS STRUGGLE TO CONTAIN THAT MASSIVE OIL LEAK IN THE GULF OF MEXICO.. STATE … [Read more...]
How is offshore drilling regulation like the Texas Railroad Commission?
Offshore Drilling Regulators Had Concerns, but Let Industry Self-Police Regulators had concerns about safety devices on oil rigs, but allowed the industry largely to police itself, two reports show.That's the same way it's done in Texas! How's … [Read more...]
Offshore spills happen onshore too but they get covered up
The river of oil that is flowing into the Gulf is mind-boggling. My friend, Laura, did some calculations that not only estimate the amount of oil that will end up in our Gulf but also the amount of oil Americans consume everyday.What you need to … [Read more...]
Town fears giant Daisetta sinkhole contaminated water
An update on the giant Daisetta sinkhole, 2 years later.Daisetta fears unstable future after sinkholeNearly 2 years later, concerns linger about land values and safety of town’s water supplyBy CINDY HORSWELLHOUSTON CHRONICLEWhoa! At the same time the … [Read more...]
Negligence at Aruba Petroleum Barnett Shale gas well endangers family
Aruba Petroleum and Texas Railroad Commission ignore methane bubbles that light on fire at Barnett Shale gas well. Aruba Petroleum is an irresponsible, arrogant driller that should be shut down. They have made horrible, toxic messes all over Wise … [Read more...]
Runoff from landfarms
Runoff from unregulated landfarms is threatening Texas water.EPA must intervene in Texas!Natural gas extraction creates massive amounts of toxic waste that requires disposal. This waste should be tested and regulated but that's not happening in … [Read more...]
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