(WO) - The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) assessed $1.95 million in enforcement fines against oil and gas operators and related businesses during its latest open meeting.

Of the total, $436,232 was issued through master default orders for operators that failed to appear at enforcement proceedings, while $1.52 million stemmed from agreed orders requiring operators to return to compliance with Commission rules.

The RRC oversees oil and gas operations and intrastate pipeline safety across Texas, and the latest penalties reflect ongoing regulatory efforts to enforce compliance across the sector.

Final orders take effect in the absence of motions for rehearing.