Mineral rights in Henderson County, Texas
Henderson 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
- 2,456
- Wells on record
- 253K
- Oil 2025 (bbl)
down 36% vs prior 24 months
RRC county cycle data
Who's drilling Henderson County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Urban Oil & Gas Group | 2 |
| Atmos Energy | 2 |
| Doughtie Operating Company, LLC | 1 |
| Highmark Energy Operating | 1 |
| Mud Creek Operating, LLC | 1 |
What the record says
Henderson County recorded 7 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23, against 11 in the prior 24 months. 29% of recent permits are horizontal wells averaging 4,004-foot laterals. Activity centers on the Ark-La-Tx basin.
On the production side, Texas Railroad Commission county cycle data shows Henderson County produced roughly 253K barrels of oil and 5.2M Mcf of gas in 2025 — the royalty base that mineral values here are priced against.
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Henderson County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Henderson County, Texas?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Urban Oil & Gas Group, Atmos Energy, Doughtie Operating Company, LLC. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Henderson County?
Start with the Henderson 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 Henderson County?
Mineral Eagle links every permit above to the owners it affects — name by name, with the records to back it up.