In 1891, the Railroad Commission of Texas was created by the Texas Legislature to protect Texans from the flourishing railroad industry’s abuse of power and discriminatory rates through regulation. The Commission was Texas’ first regulatory agency and initially maintained jurisdiction over the rates and management of railroads, terminals, wharves and express companies. However, the oil […]
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The Evolution of the Texas Railroad Commission and its Historic Dedication to Safety
By STEER