The Railroad Commission of Texas met on September 22 to discuss a variety of issues, including Surface Mining and Reclamation and Oil and Gas permits and applications, as well as legal matters and the Legislative Appropriations Request for the Commission. This report covers agenda items 218 and 220, encompassing the LAR and Election of the Chairman of the Railroad Commission. A video of the meeting can be found here. An agenda can be found here.
The HillCo report below is a summary of remarks intended to give you an overview and highlight of the discussions on the various topics discussed. This report is not a verbatim transcript; it is based upon what was audible or understandable to the observer and the desire to get details out as quickly as possible with few errors or omissions.
Item 218 – LAR
Corey Crawford (CFO) Presenting
- Baseline request is $269 million with 870 FTEs
- 2 Exceptional Item Requests totaling $8 million to restore part of 5% reduction from Governor’s order
- Motion and second to approve LAR for FY 22-23
- Motion passes 3-0, LAR approved
Item 220 – Chairman Election
Chairman Wayne Christian Presenting
- Brief statement concerning challenges faced by the Commission and success of the Commission in facing those challenges
- Praises Commissioner Craddick for her consistency and handling of Legislature in the past
- Nominates Christi Craddick as the new Chair of the Railroad Commission
- Motion and second
- Passes 3-0, new Chair of the Commission is Christi Craddick