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Document and Entity Information
Jun. 02, 2026
Document And Entity Information [Line Items]  
Entity Registrant Name TETRA TECHNOLOGIES INC
Amendment Flag false
Entity Central Index Key 0000844965
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Jun. 02, 2026
Entity Incorporation State Country Code DE
Entity File Number 1-13455
Entity Tax Identification Number 74-2148293
Entity Address, Address Line One 10000 Energy Drive
Entity Address, City or Town Spring
Entity Address, State or Province TX
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 77389
City Area Code (281)
Local Phone Number 367-1983
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre Commencement Tender Offer false
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Common Stock [Member]  
Document And Entity Information [Line Items]  
Security 12b Title Common Stock
Trading Symbol TTI
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Preferred Stock [Member]  
Document And Entity Information [Line Items]  
Security 12b Title Preferred Share Purchase Right
Security Exchange Name NYSE