Functions of the Texas Railroad Commission would include all the following, except
A) ensuring pipeline safety.
B) setting natural gas rates in rural areas.
C) breaking up railroad monopolies.
D) overseeing the capping of abandoned oil wells.

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The Texas Railroad Commission is responsible for overseeing the oil and gas industry in Texas, ensuring pipeline safety, overseeing the capping of abandoned oil wells, and setting natural gas rates in rural areas. However, breaking up railroad monopolies is not within their jurisdiction as that falls under the jurisdiction of the federal government.

Functions of the Texas Railroad Commission Would Include All the Following