Mineral rights in Caldwell County, Texas
Caldwell County sees steady, selective drilling — 17 permits over the last 24 months, cooling versus the prior period.
- 17
- Permits · 24 mo
- 13,028
- Wells on record
- 790.6K
- Oil 2025 (bbl)
down 19% vs prior 24 months
RRC county cycle data
Who's drilling Caldwell County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Texas Petroleum Investment Company | 10 |
| Millennium Exploration CO. LLC | 2 |
| Hamilton, Clay | 1 |
| Lodel Energy Resources Corporati | 1 |
| Onemoretime, LLC | 1 |
What the record says
Caldwell County recorded 17 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23, against 21 in the prior 24 months. Development here is overwhelmingly horizontal (71% of recent permits, averaging 1,767-foot laterals) — modern pad development that drains whole sections at a time. Most activity targets the Lower Cretaceous play of the Western Gulf basin.
On the production side, Texas Railroad Commission county cycle data shows Caldwell County produced roughly 790.6K barrels of oil and 31.1K Mcf of gas in 2025 — the royalty base that mineral values here are priced against.
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Caldwell County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Caldwell County, Texas?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Texas Petroleum Investment Company, Millennium Exploration CO. LLC, Hamilton, Clay. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Caldwell County?
Start with the Caldwell 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 Caldwell County?
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