AUSTIN, TX — Commissioner Christi Craddick was unanimously elected Chairman of the Railroad Commission of Texas during their commission conference. Following her election, Craddick gave remarks on her agenda for the agency.

“I am honored to be selected to serve as Chairman of the Texas Railroad Commission," she said. "I am proud of the hard work that this commission has completed under Chairman Christian’s leadership and look forward to continuing with the ongoing efforts that are so vital to the success of the energy industry. Continuing to provide regulatory certainty to the energy sector will be a priority to me, and I look forward to maintaining the high standards that this commission is known for.”

“Heading into the 2021 Legislative Session, I look forward to addressing the issues facing the industry and this agency. Securing adequate and consistent funding for the Railroad Commission, completing the IT update that will modernize our agency, providing reasonable administrative relief to operators suffering through the global economic crisis, and maintaining health and safety standards for all Texans will all be top priorities.”

Craddick was first elected statewide by the people of Texas in November 2012 to serve a six-year term as Texas Railroad Commissioner. A native of Midland, Craddick is an attorney specializing in oil and gas, water, tax issues, electric deregulation, and environmental policy.