The Railroad Commission has allowed Alcoa to self-bond for $27.3 million in cleanup costs, despite the company’s below-investment-grade ratings from the credit raters Moody’s and S&P.

The Texas Sunset Advisory Commission on Thursday snubbed several recommendations meant to enhance the Railroad Commission of Texas' efficiency and environmental regulatory functions.

In April 2016, the Sunset Commission staff released a full report on the sunset of the agency. A public hearing is set for Aug. 22, 2016, to take testimony on the staff report and the agency overall.

In April 2016, the Sunset Commission staff released a full report on the sunset of the agency. A public hearing is set for Aug. 22, 2016, to take testimony on the staff report and the agency overall.

In 2013, lawmakers rejected a wide range of Sunset Commission recommendations, including changing the commission's name, shortening the period in which commissioners can fundraise, barring ...