Texas Railroad Commission

Used to transport cotton, cattle, and cargo to markets in the East

• cars

• steam boats

• Railroads

• helicopters

What did governor Jim Hogg do to protect Texans from unfair business practices?

• He worked to create the Texas Railroad Commission

• Prosecuted corrupt leaders in the cattle industry

• Worked to end the Range Wars in West Texas

• Established the Texas Attorney General's Office

What was the purpose of the Texas Railroad Commission?

• To sell tickets to people who bought tickets out of the State.

• To help protect the rights of animals being shipped across the country.

• Allow the regulation of train prices and to protect against monopolies.

• To help regulate the amount of tonnage that the trains are carrying by month and year.

What is the primary function of the Texas Railroad Commission?

• Regulating the oil and gas industry

• Overseeing railroad safety

• Managing public transportation

• Controlling water resources

In which year was the Texas Railroad Commission established?

• 1891

• 1901

• 1911

• 1921

Which industry is most heavily regulated by the Texas Railroad Commission today?

• Railroads

• Oil and Gas

• Agriculture

• Telecommunications

Who was the first chairman of the Texas Railroad Commission?

• John H. Reagan

• James S. Hogg

• William P. Hobby

• Miriam A. Ferguson

How many commissioners serve on the Texas Railroad Commission?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

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

• James S. Hogg

• Ann Richards

• Rick Perry

• George W. Bush

What was the original purpose of the Texas Railroad Commission when it was created?

• To regulate railroads

• To manage oil production

• To oversee public utilities

• To control agricultural prices