Oil & Gas Regulation

Oil and Gas Operations Are Regulated from San Angelo

The Railroad Commission of Texas office in San Angelo oversees all oil, gas, and pipeline activity in Tom Green County.

Tom Green County falls under Railroad Commission District 7C. The district office is in San Angelo. The RRC issues drilling permits, regulates well operations, and oversees pipelines and waste disposal from oil and gas production.

If you own rural land and see drilling activity nearby, the RRC's public GIS viewer lets you look up permitted wells and operator information. You can search by county or by map. If you have a complaint about a well affecting your land or water, you file it with the San Angelo district office.

Source to confirm: Railroad Commission of Texas — Oil & Gas Division

More Tom Green County notes

Property Tax

Who Handles Property Taxes in Tom Green County

Tom Green County has two separate offices for property appraisal and tax collection — knowing which does what saves you a wasted trip.

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Homestead Exemption

Homestead Exemption Can Lower Your Tax Bill

If your home in Tom Green County is your main residence, you may qualify for a homestead exemption that reduces your property taxes.

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Agricultural Appraisal

Ag Valuation Can Cut Taxes on Ranch and Farm Land

Land used for ranching or farming in Tom Green County may be taxed on its productivity value, not its market value — which can be much lower.

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School Districts & Taxes

Seven School Districts Share Tom Green County

Which school district your property sits in affects your tax rate — Tom Green County has seven independent school districts.

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