# Texas oil industry welcomes Railroad Commissioner Jon Rosenthal

> Texas oil industry leaders welcome Jon Rosenthal as Railroad Commissioner to implement stricter regulations on flaring and orphan wells.
- Title: Texas oil industry welcomes Railroad Commissioner Jon…
- Summary: Texas oil industry leaders welcome Jon Rosenthal as Railroad Commissioner to implement stricter regulations on flaring and orphan wells.
- Keywords: texas railroad commission, jon rosenthal, permian basin petroleum association, texas oil and gas association, orphan wells, flaring regulations, industrial wastewater, Texastribune
- Source: Texastribune — https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17516493/texas-energy-industry-reaction-railroad-commissioner-rosenthal
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- Topics: texas railroad commission, jon rosenthal, permian basin petroleum association, texas oil and gas association, orphan wells, flaring regulations, industrial wastewater, news, local
## Rosenthal wins Railroad Commissioner seat
Rosenthal, a Cypress Democrat and state representative, won the Railroad Commissioner seat after a campaign focused on energy reforms.
## Industry leaders welcome Rosenthal
Oil industry associations say Rosenthal's expertise and policy proposals align with their interests despite being the first Democrat in 30 years.
## Rosenthal's policy priorities
Rosenthal plans to ban oil company donations to commission candidates, raise salaries, and publish commission calendars and meeting details.
## Orphan wells and flaring reforms
Rosenthal aims to plug orphan wells, ban flaring, and incentivize gas capture for sale while monitoring groundwater.
## Industry response to Rosenthal
Ben Shepperd, president of Permian Basin Petroleum Association, expects Rosenthal to advance regulations on orphan wells and water usage.
## Texas oil industry's economic concerns
Texas oil and gas industry leaders say sustained production is critical for economic security and energy independence.
## Key takeaway

Texas oil industry leaders support Jon Rosenthal's new role as Railroad Commissioner to regulate flaring, orphan wells, and industrial wastewater.