Mineral rights in Dallas County, Texas
Dallas County is a quieter corner of Texas's mineral market, with 7 permits in the last 24 months — which can mean motivated owners and less buyer competition.
- 7
- Permits · 24 mo
- 251
- Wells on record
down 42% vs prior 24 months
Who's drilling Dallas County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Totalenergies | 7 |
What the record says
Dallas County recorded 7 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23, against 12 in the prior 24 months. Development here is overwhelmingly horizontal (100% of recent permits, averaging 6,597-foot laterals) — modern pad development that drains whole sections at a time. Most activity targets the Barnett play of the Fort Worth basin.
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Dallas County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Dallas County, Texas?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Totalenergies. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Dallas County?
Start with the Dallas 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 Dallas County?
Mineral Eagle links every permit above to the owners it affects — name by name, with the records to back it up.