It is expected that the Texas Railroad Commission will undergo upcoming serious changes. These changes include renaming the agency and replacing those in office with gubernatorial appointees who will only work part-time. Typically, being a railroad commissioner is one way to get into a powerful, high profile job because it usually leads to political office.<\/p>\n
In an effort to regulate trains in Texas, the Texas Railroad Commission was formed by the end of the 19th century, thereby making it one of the oldest regulatory groups. However, today it has evolved into a world energy pricing superpower that even OPEC modeled itself after. The three elected Texas Commissioners serve six-year terms, staggered so that there is one on the ballot every two years.<\/p>\n
Currently, the Texas Railroad Commissioners regulate quite a bit as the industries that fall under their umbrella include gas, oil, surface mining, pipelines and gas utilities. None of this is really (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" It is expected that the Texas Railroad Commission will undergo upcoming serious changes. These changes include renaming the agency and replacing those in office with gubernatorial appointees who will only work part-time. Typically, being a railroad commissioner is one way…<\/span><\/p>\n