TX RRC disposal bonds.
From $125. Enter your amount.

An operator that disposes of saltwater or other oil-and-gas waste in Texas may be required by the Railroad Commission to post financial security for the disposal-well operation, under 16 TAC § 3.9. The Commission sets the amount; premiums start from $125 with one soft credit pull that never affects your score.

Financial security for oil-and-gas disposal-well operations under 16 TAC § 3.9
Backs lawful operation and closure of the disposal site under RRC rules and your permit
Soft credit pull only — never affects your score, and pricing is variable by bond amount, from $125
From $1255% of bond amount + $25 fee, $125 minSoft pullnever affects your scoreInstantissued the moment you pay
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How it works

Apply to filed in one sitting.

Enter your amount, consent to one soft pull, and file with the Railroad Commission. Here is the whole thing:

TODAY · ONLINE

Apply online

Your operator details, the bond amount the Commission set, and the effective date — plus a one-time consent to a soft credit pull.

WITHIN 48 HOURS

Reviewed & approved

If underwriting needs anything, you hear from an underwriter within 48 hours. The credit check is a soft pull that never affects your score; larger amounts may get a closer look.

1–2 BUSINESS DAYS

File with the Railroad Commission

Submit the executed bond as financial security for your disposal-well permit. Wet-ink originals mailed whenever the Commission insists.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the disposal bond actually covers

An operator that disposes of saltwater or other oil-and-gas waste by injection into a non-productive formation must comply with Water Code Chapter 27 and Title 3 of the Natural Resources Code, and obtain a permit from the Railroad Commission of Texas. The Commission's disposal-well rule is 16 TAC § 3.9.

Rule 3.9 itself sets no bond. Under Natural Resources Code § 91.109, a person applying for or acting under a Commission permit to store, handle, treat, reclaim, or dispose of oil-and-gas waste may be required to maintain a performance bond or other form of financial security, conditioned that the permittee will operate and close the site in accordance with state law, Commission rules, and the permit.

It is not insurance for you — if the surety pays a claim, you repay the surety. The Commission sets the amount based on your operation (operators commonly also post an organization-wide bond or letter of credit). Enter the amount your permit or notice names; pricing is variable by bond amount, from $125, with one soft credit pull.

16 Tex. Admin. Code § 3.9 (Disposal Wells); Tex. Nat. Res. Code § 91.109 (financial security)Texas disposal-well operations are governed by Railroad Commission rule 16 TAC § 3.9, with disposal of saltwater and oil-and-gas waste also subject to Water Code Chapter 27 and Title 3 of the Natural Resources Code. Rule 3.9 carries no bond provision; the performance-bond authority is Natural Resources Code § 91.109, under which a person applying for or acting under a Commission permit to store, handle, treat, reclaim, or dispose of oil and gas waste may be required to maintain a performance bond or other form of financial security conditioned that the permittee will operate and close the site in accordance with state law, Commission rules, and the permit. The amount is set by the Commission — confirm it on your permit or notice.

You need this bond if you are

An operator of a commercial disposal well the Railroad Commission has required to post security
Applying for a disposal-well permit under 16 TAC § 3.9 where the Commission conditions approval on financial assurance
Handling, treating, or reclaiming oil-and-gas waste under a Commission permit
Replacing existing security the Commission requires for an active disposal operation

One application, then a quick review.

Submit the application with the bond amount the Commission set and a one-time soft credit consent — most issue within 1–2 business days.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the Texas Railroad Commission disposal bond?The premium is 5% of the bond amount plus a $25 fee, with a $125 minimum. The amount itself is set by the Railroad Commission based on your operation and permit. Enter the figure the Commission gave you at the application to see your exact price.
Who requires it?The Railroad Commission of Texas. Its disposal-well rule is 16 TAC § 3.9 (with Water Code Chapter 27 and Natural Resources Code Title 3), and under Natural Resources Code § 91.109 the Commission may require financial security as a condition of a disposal or waste-handling permit.
Is there a credit check?Yes — one soft credit pull, which never affects your score. It helps set your credit-tier pricing. Larger disposal-well amounts may get a closer underwriting look.
Is this the same as my well plugging bond?Not necessarily. The Commission also requires plugging and organization-wide financial assurance for oil-and-gas wells. This page is the financial security for a disposal-well operation permitted under 16 TAC § 3.9 — send us your permit or notice and we will issue the right amount and form.
Where do I file it?With the Railroad Commission of Texas, as financial security for your disposal-well permit. We issue the executed bond ready to submit.
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