Mineral rights in Hopkins County, Texas
Hopkins County is a quieter corner of Texas's mineral market, with 6 permits in the last 24 months — which can mean motivated owners and less buyer competition.
- 6
- Permits · 24 mo
- 1,248
- Wells on record
- 146K
- Oil 2025 (bbl)
up 200% vs prior 24 months
RRC county cycle data
Who's drilling Hopkins County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Bright Star Exploration, LLC | 2 |
| 3-T Exploration INC | 1 |
| Energy Transfer | 1 |
| Saltwerx LLC | 1 |
| Valence Operating Company | 1 |
What the record says
Hopkins County recorded 6 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23, against 2 in the prior 24 months. 17% of recent permits are horizontal wells. Activity centers on the Ark-La-Tx basin.
On the production side, Texas Railroad Commission county cycle data shows Hopkins County produced roughly 146K barrels of oil and 110.5K Mcf of gas in 2025 — the royalty base that mineral values here are priced against.
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Hopkins County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Hopkins County, Texas?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Bright Star Exploration, LLC, 3-T Exploration INC, Energy Transfer. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Hopkins County?
Start with the Hopkins 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 Hopkins County?
Mineral Eagle links every permit above to the owners it affects — name by name, with the records to back it up.