Texas Railroad Commission

After amending the Texas Constitution, the legislature approved the

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and made the first appointments. This position is still a part of the government system today.

• Texas Railroad Commission

• Texas Transportation Agency

• Texas Commerce Commission

• Texas Weight and measures

I was an Attorney General and Governor of Texas who fought for fair business practices and supported the creation of the Texas Railroad Commission.

Who Am I?

• Quanah Parker

• Sam Houston

• James Hogg

• William Travis

In the late 1800s, the _____________________ were very important in opening West Texas to settlers by advertising the region's _________________ . They were hoping to make money by selling and then shipping crops and products out of the region.

• Oil Companies

  Dense Forests

• Railroad Companies

  Rich Farmland

• Automobile manufacturers

  Abundant rivers

One way that Governor James Hogg worked to protect Texans from unfair business practice was

by —

• signing legislation that established the Attorney General’s office

• prosecuting corrupt leaders in the oil industry

• working to bring an end to the range wars in West Texas

• supporting the creation of the Texas Railroad Commission

Populist Governor of Texas that founded the Texas Railroad Commission

• West Texas

• Stephen F. Austin

• James Hogg

• Sam Houston

Regulatory agency created to ensure that railroad business stays fair for all involved.

• Texas Regulatory Commission

• West Texas

• James Hogg

• Union Pacific Railroad

What is the primary function of the Texas Railroad Commission?

• Regulating the oil and gas industry

• Managing public transportation

• Overseeing agricultural practices

• Controlling state finances

In which year was the Texas Railroad Commission established?

• 1891

• 1901

• 1911

• 1921

Which Texas Governor is credited with the creation of the Texas Railroad Commission?

• James Hogg

• Sam Houston

• Miriam Ferguson

• Ann Richards

What industry did the Texas Railroad Commission originally regulate?

• Railroads

• Telecommunications

• Banking

• Education