SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 262          WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to   recognize the Railroad Commission of Texas, which is celebrating   its 130th anniversary in April of 2021; and          WHEREAS, The Railroad Commission was established in 1891   by the Texas Constitution and the state legislature to oversee   the rates and operations of railroads, terminals, wharves, and   express companies; in 1917, the legislature declared oil and gas   pipelines to be common carriers, and in 1919, the commission was   given jurisdiction over the oil and gas industry; and          WHEREAS, Over the years, the commission's jurisdiction has   evolved to include overseeing oil and gas exploration and   production, pipeline safety, alternative fuels safety, natural   gas utilities, and surface mining of coal and uranium; and          WHEREAS, The Railroad Commission employs highly skilled   engineers, geologists, and field inspectors, as well as   information technology specialists and experts in law, finance,   and safety, to ensure the protection of the public, the   environment, and the economy; and          WHEREAS, The Railroad Commission professionals conduct   site inspections and field audits of the state's oil, gas, and   mining infrastructure, while they also work to modernize   systems, transform processes, and streamline transparent   business operations; all associated with the commission are   deserving of recognition for helping the agency to remain a model   for best practices in regulatory management; now, therefore, be   it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th   Legislature, hereby commend all who have contributed to the   Railroad Commission of Texas' proud record of service and extend   to them congratulations on the commission's 130th anniversary;   and, be it further          RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for   the commission as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.     Birdwell                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on April 14, 2021.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate