Texas Railroad Commission enhances public engagement with new remote listening sessions

The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) has launched a new series of remote Listening Sessions to expand public participation in its regulatory work. The initiative gives residents across Texas an opportunity to share feedback and ask questions directly to RRC experts on topics ranging from oil and gas oversight to pipeline safety and surface mining. 

The inaugural session will take place Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. CST, with additional sessions to follow every other month. Each virtual event will include an overview of the RRC’s regulatory functions, followed by a live Q&A period during which participants can comment or pose questions to subject matter experts. Advance registration is required.

“The remote Listening Sessions are an important opportunity for Texans to speak directly with us,” said Wei Wang, RRC Executive Director. “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.”

The program is part of the RRC’s broader public-outreach strategy, led by its Office of Public Engagement (OPE). In the current fiscal year alone, OPE staff have visited 36 cities and participated in 50 events, engaging with more than 21,000 Texans. The office has also delivered 32 presentations and partnered with other RRC divisions on eight public-facing initiatives. The new virtual format aims to make this outreach more accessible statewide while reinforcing the agency’s mission to inform and involve the public in Texas’ energy future.