Texas Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
TITLE 16. ECONOMIC REGULATION |
PART 1. RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS |
CHAPTER 3. OIL AND GAS DIVISION |
SECTION 3.18. Mud Circulation Required
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When coming out of the hole with the drill pipe, drilling fluid shall be circulated until equalized, and a fill-up line shall be turned into the casing to insure a full load of fluid on the bottom of the hole at all times.
Source Note: The provisions of this §3.18 adopted to be effective January 1, 1976.