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Wednesday Feb 18, 2026

Episode No. 13 - Surface Mining and Reclamation

Wednesday Feb 18, 2026

In this episode of Texas Energy on Track, host Bryce Dubee and co-host Nick Kraynok talk with Joseph Parks, Director of the Surface Mining and Reclamation Division at the RRC. The discussion includes how the division reclaims abandoned mine sites in Texas, where these mines are located, what technologies are used, and more! Tune in for an insightful discussion, and be sure to follow us at rrc.texas.gov and on social media:

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Wednesday Feb 04, 2026

Episode No. 12 - Pipeline Damage Prevention

Wednesday Feb 04, 2026

In this episode of Texas Energy on Track, host Bryce Dubee and co-host Nick Kraynok talk with Miles Kirk, Pipeline Safety Support Manager at the RRC. The discussion includes Chapter 18 requirements for digging underground, the importance of calling 811 before you dig, what to do when an underground line is damaged, and more! Tune in for an insightful discussion, and be sure to follow us at rrc.texas.gov and on social media:

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Wednesday Jan 21, 2026

Episode No. 11 - Site Remediation

Wednesday Jan 21, 2026

In this episode of Texas Energy on Track, host Bryce Dubee and co-host Nick Kraynok talk with Peter Pope, Site Remediation Manager at the RRC. The discussion includes cleaning up pollution in the oilfield, protecting the environment, how we repurpose abandoned oil and gas sites and more! Tune in for an insightful discussion, and be sure to follow us at rrc.texas.gov and on social media:

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Wednesday Jan 07, 2026

Episode No. 10 - Chairman Jim Wright

Wednesday Jan 07, 2026

In this episode of Texas Energy on Track, host Bryce Dubee and co-host Nick Kraynok are thrilled to be joined by the Chairman of the Railroad Commission of Texas, Jim Wright. Chairman Wright discusses recent improvements at the agency, serving as Chairman for the first time, RRC accomplishments in 2025, and more! Tune in for an insightful discussion, and be sure to follow us at rrc.texas.gov and on social media:

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Wednesday Dec 24, 2025

2025 Year-End Special

Wednesday Dec 24, 2025

In this episode of Texas Energy on Track, host Bryce Dubee and co-host Nick Kraynok wrap up 2025 by taking a look back at some of the accomplishments and big news items from the previous year. They are joined by RRC Director of Public Affairs, Christian Goff. Tune in for an insightful discussion, and be sure to follow us at rrc.texas.gov and on social media:

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Wednesday Dec 10, 2025

Episode No. 9 - State Operations Center/Safety Team

Wednesday Dec 10, 2025

In this episode of Texas Energy on Track, host Bryce Dubee and co-host Nick Kraynok talk with Christopher Cabrera, Safety and Emergency Management Lead at the RRC. The discussion includes talking about deployment to the State Operations Center, emergency training, emergency management at the Commission and more! Tune in for an insightful discussion, and be sure to follow us at rrc.texas.gov and on social media:

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Wednesday Nov 26, 2025

Episode No. 8 - Human Resources/Hiring Process

Wednesday Nov 26, 2025

In this episode of Texas Energy on Track, host Bryce Dubee and co-host Nick Kraynok talk with Jessica Chamberlain, Director of Human Resources for the RRC. The discussion includes an overview of the Human Resources Division, talent acquisition, what it's like to work for a state agency, and more! Tune in for an insightful discussion, and be sure to follow us at rrc.texas.gov and on social media:

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Tuesday Nov 25, 2025

BONUS EPISODE - Primacy Over Class VI Injection Wells

Tuesday Nov 25, 2025

In this special episode of Texas Energy on Track, host Bryce Dubee and co-host Nick Kraynok talk with RRC Head Geologist, Leslie Savage about the state of Texas receiving primacy of Class VI Injection Wells. The discussion includes a break down of what this means for Texas, how the RRC is involved, what the future looks like, and more! Tune in for an insightful discussion, and be sure to follow us at rrc.texas.gov and on social media:

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Tuesday Nov 11, 2025

Veterans Day Special

Tuesday Nov 11, 2025

In this special episode of Texas Energy on Track, host Bryce Dubee and co-host Nick Kraynok talk with RRC employees who served in the United States military. Jake Halfhill (U.S. Marines), Rafael Navas (U.S. Army), Chance Karshens (U.S. Navy), and Leveda McCardell (U.S. Army) share some stories about their time volunteering to serve our country and how that prepared them for life after the military. We thank all veterans, especially the 146 at the RRC, for your service to our country!

Tune in for a special discussion, and be sure to follow us at rrc.texas.gov and on social media:

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