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The Texas Railroad Commission to Hold the 54th Annual State of the Industry Meeting

The Railroad Commission’s 54th Annual State of the Industry meeting is scheduled for January 28, 2004 at 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm in Room 1.111 of the William B. Travis Office Building, Austin. This year’s meeting will feature a new format with invited speakers. Special guest speaker is Texas Governor Rick Perry.

Invited speakers will address oil and gas activities in their respective locations to explain the overall condition of industry activity in the state. The agenda can be found at www.rrc.state.tx.us/meetings-seminars/soi2003/stateofindustryagenda.pdf.

Public comment/testimony will be welcome this year in the form of written comments. These comments will be posted to the Railroad Commission website following the meeting and should be submitted in an electronic format on or before January 27, 2004 to dee.wright@rrc.state.tx.us. Written copies of public comment will also be accepted at the meeting at the registration table. To register for the meeting, complete the response form found at www.rrc.state.tx.us/meetings-seminars/soi2003/stateofindustryform.pdf by January 15. Pre-registration is required for the luncheon.