Environmental
In Texas, the 'Texas Railroad Commission' (TRC/RRC) regulates:
ARailroads and passenger trains only
BThe oil, gas, and pipeline industries, including environmental aspects of exploration and production✓ Correct
COnly surface mining operations
DTREC's licensing of mineral rights brokers
Explanation
Despite its historical name, the Texas Railroad Commission primarily regulates the oil, gas, and pipeline industries in Texas, including drilling permits, production, abandonment, plugging of orphan wells, and environmental aspects of E&P activities. It does not currently regulate railroads (that function moved to the federal level).
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