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State Utilities Board-Public Services Board-Public Regulation Board-Railroad(TX) Board in Texas
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- Election date
- November 3, 2026
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Days until electionFiling opensFiling deadlineElection day
On the ballot
13 candidates filed so far
- Eddie EspinozaGreen
- Arthur DibiancaLibertarian
- Christi CraddickRepublican
- James MatlockRepublican
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About State Utilities Board-Public Services Board-Public Regulation Board-Railroad(TX) Board
About this position
The Railroad Commission is responsible for regulating oil and natural gas extraction and transportation as well as coal and uranium mining. Despite its name, the commission no longer oversees railroads.
- Office level
- State
- Election frequency
- Every 6 years
- Typical salary
- $140,937/year
- Commitment level
- Full Time
- Affiliation
- Partisan
- Positions
- 1 open seat
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for State Utilities Board-Public Services Board-Public Regulation Board-Railroad(TX) Board
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Must be at least 25 years old, a United States citizen, a registered voter, and a resident of Texas for 1 year.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Filing fee is $3,750 or in lieu of filing fees; signature requirement of 1% resident signatures
- Filing period
- March 4, 2026 - April 2, 2026
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the Secretary of State's office.
- Where to file
- Elections Division Secretary of State P.O. Box 12060 Austin, Texas 78711-2060
- Filing phone
- 512-463-5650
- Step 3
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