RRC Holiday Office Closure

The Railroad Commission of Texas will be closed Wednesday, November 27 and remain closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. The agency will reopen for regular business at 8 a.m. on Monday, December 2.

Surface Mining and Reclamation Permit Information

To explore for coal or uranium or to mine for coal, a person must first obtain a permit from the Surface Mining and Reclamation Division. The following application forms are required to begin the exploration or mining process.