Texas
How to read these graphs:
The graphs on the left show the rate of growth compared to the earliest year for which we have data -- in most cases 2003. The gray lines represent a theoretical constant annual rate of change.
The bar charts on the right show the actual values for each year we have data. For example, in 2008, Texas had 16,569 new wells drilled.
State Data
The enforcement actions provided by the Texas Railroad Commission represent all enforcement referrals for legal action due to oil and gas rule violations.
106 enforcement staff for
263,704
wells in 2008
Wells Drilled: Change Since 2003
Wells Drilled
| 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9,447 | 10,564 | 10,651 | 13,295 | 13,727 | 16,569 | No Data. |
Enforcement Actions: Change Since 2003
Enforcement Actions
| 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 520 | 295 | 439 | 498 | 484 | 535 | 549 |
Enforcement Staff: Change Since 2003
Enforcement Staff
| 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | 100 | 97 | 100 | 100 | 106 | 105 |
Total Wells: Change Since 2003
Total Wells
| 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 238,115 | 242,932 | 245,985 | 249,596 | 250,175 | 263,704 | 273,660 |