A Performance Audit
An Audit Report on Critical Infrastructure Activities at the Railroad Commission
August 2025
Overview
The Railroad Commission’s (Commission’s) Critical Infrastructure Division had processes and related controls to identify critical gas facilities, prioritize and perform inspections, and review operators’ emergency operations plans (EOPs).
However, the Commission’s inspections of winter weatherization at gas facilities could be improved by consistently documenting all weatherization methods observed, including any deficiencies needing correction, and by informing gas facilities of inspection results that did not result in violations.