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The truck caught fire at a crude oil facility in Kurten on Monday, triggering a widespread emergency response from Brazos ...

Commissioner Wayne Christian said the initiative is intended to reduce delays and update systems, not cut workers.

The goal is to work alongside agency staff to identify what is working, what needs improving, and where small changes could lead to big wins for both the public and the regulated community', the RRC ...

Grassroots America will host a meeting featuring Texas Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian and Sen. Bryan Hughes to address ...

Produced water, historically treated as waste, has gained value, sparking ownership disputes. The court ruled produced water ...

Climate scientists warned of worsening floods, and local officials knew the risk but decided $1 million was too high a price.

At least six people have died as of Friday afternoon due to flooding in Texas Hill Country, and the state has mobilized ...

The June 27 rule would allow drillers the potential to commercialize produced water. Days later, the Court granted a motion ...

Multiple deaths have been reported in Texas after heavy rain caused flash flooding of a river, while search teams used boats ...

Multiple deaths have been reported in Texas after heavy rain caused flash flooding of a river, while search teams used boats ...