Energy Law This Week

Energy Law This Week


The Oil and Gas Regulator with an Unlikely Name:  The Texas Railroad Commission | Ep 15

October 08, 2025

In this episode, hosts Matt Jones and April L. Rolen-Ogden discuss the Texas Railroad Commission with Kelli Kenney, who is deeply immersed in the legal practice involving that agency. The Texas Railroad Commission is the earliest dedicated agency to regulate oil and gas, and it has been the model for most other states. This episode explains how it got its unlikely name, who it is governed, and its principal roles. From spacing regulations to pooling to unitization to allocation wells, the discussion touches upon the key roles of the agency in managing exploration and production in Texas.

Episode Links:

https://www.liskow.com

https://www.liskow.com/team/matt-jones

https://www.liskow.com/team/april-l-rolen-ogden

https://www.theenergylawblog.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-jones-8315786

https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprilrolenogden

Kelli Tieken Kenney

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