Gas Well Development Division

Division Functions

The Gas Well Development Division is responsible for all aspects of gas drilling within our City, from permitting to inspection of sites on an on-going basis.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Gas and Oil Development Inspector Tommy Havens by Email or Phone, 817-426-9870.

Helpful Resources

American Petroleum Institution Barnett Shale Energy Education Council Description of Drilling Process Environmental Protection Agency Frequently Asked Questions Gas Well Ordinance (PDF) Gas Well Permit Application (PDF)

Occupational Safety and Health Administration Oil and Gas Company Directory (PDF) Road Maintenance Agreement (PDF) TCEQ Findings on Benzene Testing Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Texas Railroad Commission

Disclaimer

The City does not lease nor provide advice about leasing private property for gas exploration and drilling. Information provided by the City addresses general issues related to gas drilling and mineral leases and is not intended to provide advice on any specific legal matter or factual situation. This information is not intended to create and its receipt does not constitute a lawyer-client relationship. Readers should not act upon this information without seeking professional legal counsel. Gas companies offering leases for gas exploration and drilling for privately owned minerals, including those with the words "Burleson" as part of their name or logo, are not associated with or endorsed by the City of Burleson.