Mineral rights in Galveston County, Texas
Galveston County is a quieter corner of Texas's mineral market, with 5 permits in the last 24 months — which can mean motivated owners and less buyer competition.
- 5
- Permits · 24 mo
- 4,210
- Wells on record
- 309.6K
- Oil 2025 (bbl)
down 50% vs prior 24 months
RRC county cycle data
Who's drilling Galveston County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Hilcorp | 2 |
| Quidnet Energy | 1 |
| Kaler Energy | 1 |
| Sandpoint Texas LLC | 1 |
What the record says
Galveston County recorded 5 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23, against 10 in the prior 24 months. Activity centers on the Western Gulf basin.
On the production side, Texas Railroad Commission county cycle data shows Galveston County produced roughly 309.6K barrels of oil and 2M Mcf of gas in 2025 — the royalty base that mineral values here are priced against.
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Galveston County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Galveston County, Texas?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Hilcorp, Quidnet Energy, Kaler Energy. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Galveston County?
Start with the Galveston 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 Galveston County?
Mineral Eagle links every permit above to the owners it affects — name by name, with the records to back it up.