Mineral rights in Garza County, Texas
Garza County sees steady, selective drilling — 24 permits over the last 24 months, accelerating versus the prior period.
- 24
- Permits · 24 mo
- 6,989
- Wells on record
- 2,087
- Mineral owners
- 20.9%
- Avg lease royalty
up 60% vs prior 24 months
appraisal-linked records
recorded leases, 5 yrs
Who's drilling Garza County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Cholla Petroleum | 11 |
| Mcclure Oil Company | 4 |
| The George R. Brown Partnership | 3 |
| Yates Energy Corporation | 3 |
| Halvey Energy | 2 |
What the record says
Garza County recorded 24 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23, against 15 in the prior 24 months. Activity centers on the Midland basin.
On the production side, Texas Railroad Commission county cycle data shows Garza County produced roughly 1.6M barrels of oil and 893.2K Mcf of gas in 2025 — the royalty base that mineral values here are priced against.
Ownership is spread across 2,087 mineral owners holding 3,589 appraisal-linked interest records . Fragmented ownership like this is where buyers find deals — and where heirs discover interests they didn't know they had. See our guide to researching mineral ownership.
Leasing has kept pace: 42 leases were recorded in the county over the last 24 months, with recent recorded leases averaging about 20.9% royalty. For how royalty terms work, see our royalty guide.
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Garza County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Garza County, Texas?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Cholla Petroleum, Mcclure Oil Company, The George R. Brown Partnership. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
What royalty are leases paying in Garza County?
Recorded leases over the past five years in Garza County average about 20.9% royalty. Individual terms vary with acreage position, competition, and the operator — treat this as a market reference point, not a quote.
How many mineral owners are there in Garza County?
County appraisal and ownership records show 2,087 distinct mineral owners holding 3,589 interest records in Garza County as of the 2026-05-23 snapshot.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Garza County?
Start with the Garza 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 Garza County?
Mineral Eagle links every permit above to the owners it affects — 2,087 of them, with the records to back it up.