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McLennan County Is in Railroad Commission District 5

McLennan County belongs to Railroad Commission District 5. Its district office is in Henderson. The RRC is the main Texas agency for the oil and gas industry and for the safety of pipelines that stay within Texas. It does not usually decide whether a pipeline is needed or where it will run.

The RRC GIS Viewer can show wells, pipelines, and records near rural land. Use it as a first clue. The map is not a boundary survey or title search. Open the well record for details. Report a suspected leak or old open well to the RRC instead of judging its condition from the map.

Content last revised 2026-07-11

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