Who pushed for railroad regulation and created the Texas Railroad Commission? ___________________
What did the commission oversee? ______________________________________________________________
How did this help farmers, shipping companies, and ranchers? ______________________________________
The person who pushed for railroad regulation and created the Texas Railroad Commission was Governor James Hogg.
The commission oversaw the rates charged by railroad companies and ensured fair competition in the transportation industry.
This helped farmers, shipping companies, and ranchers by preventing railroad companies from charging excessive rates or discriminating against certain customers, thus allowing for more affordable and fair transportation of goods.