Mineral rights in Aransas County, Texas
Aransas County is a quieter corner of Texas's mineral market, with 6 permits in the last 24 months — which can mean motivated owners and less buyer competition.
- 6
- Permits · 24 mo
- 2,032
- Wells on record
- 5.1K
- Oil 2025 (bbl)
up 500% vs prior 24 months
RRC county cycle data
Who's drilling Aransas County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Hilcorp | 6 |
What the record says
Aransas County recorded 6 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23, against 1 in the prior 24 months. Activity centers on the Western Gulf basin.
On the production side, Texas Railroad Commission county cycle data shows Aransas County produced roughly 5.1K barrels of oil and 1.8M Mcf of gas in 2025 — the royalty base that mineral values here are priced against.
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Aransas County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Aransas County, Texas?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Hilcorp. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Aransas County?
Start with the Aransas 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 Aransas County?
Mineral Eagle links every permit above to the owners it affects — name by name, with the records to back it up.