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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Non-Compliance/Enforcement Action

Failed Tests

  • Shut in well immediately.
  • Notify the district office within 24 hours - as specified in Rule 9 (11)(D), and 46 (i)(4).
  • Submit test results on Form H-5 within 30 days. Note that filing the pressure test report is required on all pressure tests, whether passed, failed, or inconclusive.
  • The Commission will typically require that the well be repaired and retested within 60 days.

Delinquent Tests

  • 60 days past the due date, the Commission sends the operator a second notice of the need to file Form H-5.
  • Enforcement action is initiated 30 days after the second notice if the operator has not contacted Technical Permitting regarding compliance.
    • Well sealed in if no production exists on the lease.
    • Lease pipeline connection severed if production exists.

Compliance

A well becomes compliant with the scheduled test requirement when the pressure test report (Form H-5) is received in the District Office. This date is important if the lease is severed/sealed-in for non-compliance. The pipeline reconnection fee must be paid if the well was non-compliant on the date of the severance.


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