Jeff Weems for Texas Railroad Commissioner

Weems Proposes Finance Reform

Candidate proposes a solution to limit the influence of big money interests at the Texas Railroad Commission. Read More »

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Meet Jeff Weems

A former oil rig worker and an energy lawyer for 20 years, Jeff Weems has the experience, knowledge, and leadership Texans deserve on the Railroad Commission. Read More »

Stewardship

In order to protect our resources, unequal treatment among those before the commission must end. Read More »

News & Latest Blog

Can the Democrats Win a Statewide Race?

BurkaBlog—March 4th, 2010: I have expressed my opinion on many occasions that the Democrats don’t have a chance to win a statewide race, aside from Bill White, in this election cycle. But some unexpected developments might prove me wrong. Their best shot is Jeff Weems, who is running for the Railroad Commission. Read More »

Update: Most surprised by Carrillo loss in Railroad Commission primary

Ft. Worth Business Press—March 4th, 2010: The chairman of the Railroad Commission of Texas, who has served in the oil and gas industry regulation agency for seven years, lost his bid for reelection in the Republican primary elections to precede the general election in November – what many industry representatives called a shock. Read More »

Two Republicans compete for Railroad Commission as pivotal year approaches

Fort Worth Star-Telegram—February 22nd, 2010: The agency that helped kindle the Barnett Shale natural gas boom is headed for a transformational year. Its chairman is up for election in November, with a challenger in the Republican primary and a Democrat running in the general election. And once that's over, the commission is scheduled for a sunset review during the 2011 legislative session. Read More »