Darren Groth Gas Well Administrator
Gas Well Inspections Division
(940) 349-8363
mailto:Darren.Groth@cityofdenton.com
Chad Howard Senior Gas Well Inspector
Gas Well Inspections Division
(940) 349-8366
mailto:Chad.Howard@cityofdenton.com
General Inquiries Gas Well Inspections Division
(940) 349-8372
3. City of Denton Drilling Taskforce (DRC story)
Vicki Oppenheim, citizen representative
3. Texas Railroad Commission - state agency responsible for regulating oil and gas development through permits. The Railroad Commission does not have jurisdiction over roads, traffic, noise, odors, leases, pipeline easements, or royalty payments
- Accident Reporting - 24 hour emergency hotline: 512-463-6788
- GIS Map Viewer - enables you to find wells in your area, including those permitted but not yet developed
- Oil and Gas Online Query System - information on new leases, maps of existing wells, data on production and more
- Barnett Shale Information
4. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality - state agency responsible for monitoring and regulating air and water quality.
- Environmental Complaints or by phone 1-888-777-3186