Mineral rights in Angelina County, Texas
Angelina County sees steady, selective drilling — 21 permits over the last 24 months, cooling versus the prior period.
- 21
- Permits · 24 mo
- 2
- Rigs running
- 889
- Wells on record
down 45% vs prior 24 months
as of 2026-05-23
Who's drilling Angelina County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Aethon Energy | 17 |
| Adamas Energy LLC | 4 |
What the record says
Angelina County recorded 21 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23, against 38 in the prior 24 months. Development here is overwhelmingly horizontal (100% of recent permits, averaging 7,948-foot laterals) — modern pad development that drains whole sections at a time. Most activity targets the Haynesville play of the Ark-La-Tx basin.
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Angelina County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Angelina County, Texas?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Aethon Energy, Adamas Energy LLC. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Angelina County?
Start with the Angelina County clerk's deed records and the county appraisal roll, then verify against state regulator filings. Our title search guide walks through the process, and the Mineral Eagle platform links these records for the whole county.
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Buying in Angelina County?
Mineral Eagle links every permit above to the owners it affects — name by name, with the records to back it up.