Mineral rights in Hartley County, Texas
Hartley County is a quieter corner of Texas's mineral market, with 3 permits in the last 24 months — which can mean motivated owners and less buyer competition.
- 3
- Permits · 24 mo
- 671
- Wells on record
- 20.8%
- Avg lease royalty
- 130.2K
- Oil 2025 (bbl)
down 40% vs prior 24 months
recorded leases, 5 yrs
RRC county cycle data
Who's drilling Hartley County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Ddd Exploration INC | 2 |
| Fortay, INC. | 1 |
What the record says
Hartley County recorded 3 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23, against 5 in the prior 24 months. 33% of recent permits are horizontal wells averaging 2,302-foot laterals. Activity centers on the Mid-Continent Other basin.
On the production side, Texas Railroad Commission county cycle data shows Hartley County produced roughly 130.2K barrels of oil and 642.7K Mcf of gas in 2025 — the royalty base that mineral values here are priced against.
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Hartley County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Hartley County, Texas?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Ddd Exploration INC, Fortay, INC.. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
What royalty are leases paying in Hartley County?
Recorded leases over the past five years in Hartley County average about 20.8% royalty. Individual terms vary with acreage position, competition, and the operator — treat this as a market reference point, not a quote.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Hartley County?
Start with the Hartley 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 Hartley County?
Mineral Eagle links every permit above to the owners it affects — name by name, with the records to back it up.