Severance Reconnect Process
As per 16 Texas Administrative Code §3.73 (Oil & Gas Statewide Rule 73), the Railroad Commission of Texas may not issue a new certificate of compliance until the owner or operator of the property covered by the certificate of compliance submits to the Commission a reissuance fee as required by §3.78 of this title (relating to Fees and Financial Security Requirements) (Statewide Rule 78).
The total amount due for each severance or seal order is $750 (a statutory fee which is subject to a 150% surcharge: $300 + $450 = $750). It is unlawful for the operator to use a well for production, injection, or disposal, or for a gatherer to transport oil or gas from the lease until a new certificate of compliance has been issued. The Commission may impose an administrative penalty of up to $10,000 for each violation of this prohibition.Return payment with your severance letter.
Payment can be submitted to the Commission three ways:
1. Mail a check ATTN: Central Fee Receipts to Railroad Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967;
2. In person paying with a credit card or check at Public Sales in Central Records on the 10th Floor, William B. Travis Building, 1701 N. Congress in Austin; or
3. By telephone paying with credit card to Public Sales in Central Records at 512-463-6882.
2. In person paying with a credit card or check at Public Sales in Central Records on the 10th Floor, William B. Travis Building, 1701 N. Congress in Austin; or
3. By telephone paying with credit card to Public Sales in Central Records at 512-463-6882.
Make checks payable to "Railroad Commission of Texas".
Last Updated: 8/7/2014 11:05:46 AM
