Coal Production

Texas has potential coal reserves of 23 billion tons of lignite and 787 million tons of bituminous coal. Sulfur content ranges from 0.7 to 1.5 percent for lignite and 1.4 to 3.6 percent for the bituminous coal. Texas coal seams average eight feet thick.

Most of the lignite is used to generate electric power within the State. Lignite from one mine is converted into activated carbon. Texas is the nation's fifth-ranked coal-producing State and the largest lignite producer in the world.

Regulation

John Caudle of the Surface Mining and Reclamation Division of the Railroad Commission of Texas has responsibility for SMCRA activities related to active coal mining in the State of Texas.

Reclamation

John Caudle of the Surface Mining and Reclamation Division of the Railroad Commission of Texas has responsibility for SMCRA activities related to abandoned coal mines in the State of Texas.

Grants

Texas grant reports and related documents are contained in the official grant file maintained at the:

Mid-Continent Regional Office
501 Belle Street, suite 216
Alton, IL 62002

They can be reviewed during normal business hours. Alternatively, these documents can be requested through the Tulsa Field Office and a copy of the grant file will be made available. The copy may be requested in paper or electronic format.

More Information

The Railroad Commission of Texas

Texas Oversight Documents

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Oversight Documents by Evaluation Year
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