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What is a Railroad Commissioner?

Published on November 2, 2016 under CommunityImpact

When walking into a voting booth, many constituents may wonder what each down-ballot position does. Here’s your guide to what the Railroad Commissioner does in Texas. What is the Railroad Commission of Texas? The Railroad Commission of Texas was established in 1891 to “prevent discrimination in railroad charges and establish reasonable tariffs,” according to its website. The commission is a state agency made up of three commissioners. It was initially created to oversee the railroad industry, however, over time its responsibilities have changed. The Commission now oversees the oil and gas industry and derives its responsibilities from the Texas Natural Resource […]

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