The Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) is the state's oldest regulatory agency, established to protect the public's interests. Despite its name, the RRC does not regulate railroads but focuses on the oil and gas industry in Texas, with a mission to safeguard the public, environment, and economy of the state.
This is one of the areas of awareness Democrat candidate Bill Burch hopes he can achieve during his RRC campaign.
“I am not a politician… I am more of a rig floor guy than a suit-and-tie (guy),” Burch said. “A Carhartt over a Canali anyday.”
The interview dives into transparency in regulators and accountability of companies. Burch believes this will be one of the main areas of conversation throughout the campaign.
Host Jason Spiess asks whether a “democrat” can win as the Railroad Commissioner, which oversees the oil and gas industry, in the state of Texas.
Other topics include fresh water, zombie wells, government oversight and Burch’s history with the oil and gas industry.
From Democrat Candidate Bill Burch:
Transparency (in a governance context) refers to being open and honest. This requires disclosure of all relevant information. I fundamentally hold this to be a true belief and so that you, the voter, can make informed choices on who should lead I make it a leading point of my campaign.
The campaign YouTube channel (https://lnkd.in/eVSsQwad) is set up for exactly that - transparency and accountability: the two pillars of good governance and my example to you of what I want to see in our government. Like and follow me along the campaign trail!
Do I make mistakes? Absolutely! And when I’m wrong I’ll be the first to admit to it.
Also, please donate to burch4trrc.com to help bring this kind of transparency and accountability, conservation, integrity, and real operational experience in safety and prevention to the worst run agency in Texas!
Bio from Bill Burch’s social media announcements
The RRC traces its roots back to the early 20th century, with significant events like the Spindle Top oil discovery in 1901. Since then, the commission has played a crucial role in shaping Texas' energy landscape.
The RRC has extended its influence beyond hydrocarbons by regulating surface mining of coal and uranium too. By managing and overseeing these activities, the commission has contributed to shaping the broader energy landscape in Texas.
Some believe this is how carbon will be shaped in Texas as well.
The current commissioners are all republicans consisting of Wayne Christian, Christi Craddick, and Jim Wright.
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Democrat Candidate Bill Burch is Running for Texas Railroad Commission