Statewide Service Area
Texas Oil & Gas Environmental Compliance
Independent Texas operators answer to the RRC, TCEQ, and EPA at the same time. Tektite Energy consolidates environmental, safety, and engineering compliance under one accountable team, so nothing falls between the agencies.
Compliance in Texas Means Three Agencies at Once
Oil and gas operations in Texas fall under overlapping state and federal jurisdiction. The Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) regulates well integrity, spills, produced water, and waste. TCEQ handles air permitting and emissions. The EPA sets federal standards for spill prevention, methane, and waste. A facility can satisfy one agency and still be in violation with another.
Tektite maps every requirement that applies to your operation to the field conditions at your sites, then keeps you audit-ready across all of them. The table below shows how the compliance areas Texas operators face map to the specific rules that govern them and the Tektite service that handles each.
| Compliance Area | Governing Rule / Agency | Tektite Service |
|---|---|---|
| Spill prevention (SPCC) | 40 CFR Part 112 (EPA) under the Clean Water Act | SPCC Plan Development |
| Fugitive emissions (LDAR) | EPA NSPS OOOO / OOOOa / OOOOb / OOOOc (Quad O), Method 21, OGI | LDAR Program |
| Air permitting | TCEQ (New Source Review, Title V, Permits by Rule, Standard Permits) | TCEQ Air Permitting |
| Chemical inventory reporting | EPCRA Section 312 (Tier II) | Tier II Reporting |
| Waste management | RCRA Subtitle C/D (with the E&P exemption) and RRC Statewide Rule 8 | RCRA Compliance |
| Well and field operations | Texas RRC Statewide Rules (8, 13, 14, 91) | RRC Compliance |
| Produced water disposal | RRC Statewide Rules 8, 9, and 46; Class II injection | RRC Compliance |
| Enforcement and Notices of Violation | RRC, EPA, TCEQ, and OSHA enforcement | NOV Response |
Services for Texas Operators
Basins and Plays We Serve
Tektite works with independent operators across every major Texas producing region. Each basin carries its own mix of air, water, and waste obligations, and we tailor compliance to the conditions on the ground.
Operating in the Permian? See our Permian Basin compliance page.
Texas Compliance FAQs
Which agencies regulate oil and gas environmental compliance in Texas?
Three primary agencies, with overlapping jurisdiction. The Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) governs well integrity, spills, produced water, and waste under its Statewide Rules. TCEQ handles air permitting and emissions authorization. The EPA sets federal standards such as SPCC (40 CFR Part 112) and NSPS Quad O for methane and VOCs. OSHA covers worker safety. Most operations trigger more than one at once.
What areas of Texas does Tektite Energy serve?
Tektite serves independent operators statewide from its base in Bullard, Texas, including the Permian Basin, Eagle Ford, East Texas and Haynesville, the Barnett, and the Gulf Coast. Compliance work is delivered on-site and remotely across the state.
What environmental compliance services do independent Texas operators most often need?
The most common are PE-certified SPCC plans under 40 CFR Part 112, LDAR programs under NSPS Quad O, RRC Statewide Rule compliance, TCEQ air permitting, EPCRA Tier II reporting, and RCRA-aligned oilfield waste management. Tektite consolidates these under one accountable framework.
Do I need both state and federal environmental compliance?
Yes. Texas operators answer to state agencies (RRC and TCEQ) and federal ones (EPA) at the same time, and satisfying one does not satisfy the other. Spill reporting, for example, has separate RRC and EPA obligations. Mapping both sets of requirements to your facility is the core of staying compliant.