RRC Enhances Public Input Through Remote Listening Sessions

“We want to better understand the perspectives of those we serve, and these conversations help us listen, learn and lead with the best interest of Texans in mind.”

Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) will hold a series of remote Listening Sessions to provide the public with another opportunity to share their perspectives on the RRC’s role as the state’s oldest regulatory agency. Residents from across Texas are encouraged to participate, ask questions and express their opinions. 

Public questions and comments will be addressed in real time by RRC staff who are subject matter experts. The inaugural session is scheduled for Wednesday, November 12, 2025, from noon to 1:30 p.m. CST.
These virtual sessions, occurring every other month, are organized by the Office of Public Engagement (OPE) and will feature a brief overview of the Commission’s regulatory functions followed by an opportunity for participants to provide comments and ask questions during a brief Q&A session with RRC subject matter experts. Registration is required for participation and commenting.

The remote Listening Sessions program is a part of the RRC’s continuous commitment to inform and involve Texans in the vital work of the Commission. This fiscal year alone, OPE staff traveled to 36 cities and participated in 50 events, engaging with more than 21,000 Texans through presentations, exhibits and interactive outreach. The team delivered 32 speeches and set up 18 booths, with eight of these in partnership with other RRC divisions. 

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For more information or access to the FAQ sheet, please visit : https://www.rrc.texas.gov/public-engagement/listening-sessions-faq/ or email Scott Sroufe, Director of the Office of Public Engagement, at Scott.Sroufe@rrc.texas.gov.