v3.26.1
Cover Page - shares
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Jul. 31, 2026
Document Information [Line Items]    
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Quarterly Report true  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2026  
Document Transition Report false  
Entity File Number 1-13455  
Entity Registrant Name TETRA Technologies, Inc.  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE  
Entity Tax Identification Number 74-2148293  
Entity Address, Address Line One 10000 Energy Drive  
Entity Address, City or Town Spring,  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 77389  
Entity Address, State or Province TX  
City Area Code 281  
Local Phone Number 367-1983  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding   148,072,779
Entity Central Index Key 0000844965  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer  
Entity Small Business false  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2026  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Amendment Flag false  
Common Stock    
Document Information [Line Items]    
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock  
Trading Symbol TTI  
Security Exchange Name NYSE  
Series A Preferred Stock    
Document Information [Line Items]    
Title of 12(b) Security Preferred Share Purchase Right  
Security Exchange Name NYSE  
No Trading Symbol Flag true