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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Failure to File

Second notice - 30 days past the due date, the Commission sends the operator a second notice of the need to file Form H-10.

Continued delinquency - Enforcement action is initiated 30 days after the second notice if the operator has not contacted Technical Permitting regarding compliance.

  • The well is sealed if no production exists on lease.
  • The lease pipeline connection is severed if production exists.

NOTE: Always respond to Commission requests to avoid unnecessary enforcement action. The Commission will work with an operator who is making a diligent effort to comply.


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