94th Annual West Texas County Judges and Commissioners Conference

Another important outreach initiative the RRC takes part in are visits with local elected officials. In April RRC staff attended the 94th Annual West Texas County Judges and Commissioners Conference which was held in Lubbock. The conference helps the elected officials with information on regulations, legislative updates and other relevant topics that affect their daily operations.

Railroad Commission staff provided support and outreach to county officials who may deal with questions about oil and gas updates in their respective region. The information and contacts the RRC provides help them not only in their daily work, but whenever emergency situations arise as well. It’s part of the collaboration the RRC strives to maintain with local leaders around the state to help protect residents and the environment.

Larry Snelson and Derek Lawrence from the Lubbock regional Pipeline Safety office, along with Scott Sroufe from the Communications Division attended the conference on behalf of the RRC.