Holiday Office Closure

In observance of the Christmas holidays, Railroad Commission of Texas offices will be closed December 23-27. The offices will re-open at 8 a.m. on Monday, December 30 for regular business. Expedited Drilling Permits will be processed within standard processing times. If assistance is needed, please email Drillingpermits-info@rrc.texas.gov.
RRC maintains a 24-hour emergency phone line to report any leaks or spills. That number is 844-773-0305

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Introduction to Drilling Permits and Online Filing

Thursday, August 19, 2021 - 2:00 PM

Statewide Regulatory Webinar

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This course will outline procedures for filing a Form W-1 (Application for Permit to Drill, Recomplete, or Re-Enter). Main topics for discussion will include an overview of the relevant Statewide Rules; update on new functionality within the Online application, including requirements for Statewide Rule 40, uploading attachments, and which attachments are needed; Off-Lease Penetration Point procedures; and payment problems.