Mineral rights in Hudspeth County, Texas
Hudspeth County is a quieter corner of Texas's mineral market, with 4 permits in the last 24 months — which can mean motivated owners and less buyer competition.
- 4
- Permits · 24 mo
- 215
- Wells on record
- 33
- Mineral owners
down 71% vs prior 24 months
appraisal-linked records
Who's drilling Hudspeth County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Hudspeth Operating, LLC | 4 |
What the record says
Hudspeth County recorded 4 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23, against 14 in the prior 24 months. Activity centers on the Western Us Other basin.
Ownership is spread across 33 mineral owners holding 118 appraisal-linked interest records with a combined appraised value around $1.3M. 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.
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Hudspeth County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Hudspeth County, Texas?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Hudspeth Operating, LLC. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
How many mineral owners are there in Hudspeth County?
County appraisal and ownership records show 33 distinct mineral owners holding 118 interest records in Hudspeth County as of the 2026-05-23 snapshot.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Hudspeth County?
Start with the Hudspeth 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 Hudspeth County?
Mineral Eagle links every permit above to the owners it affects — 33 of them, with the records to back it up.