Mineral rights in Jasper County, Texas
Jasper County sees steady, selective drilling — 16 permits over the last 24 months, accelerating versus the prior period.
- 16
- Permits · 24 mo
- 1
- Rigs running
- 1,368
- Wells on record
- 255.2K
- Oil 2025 (bbl)
up 33% vs prior 24 months
as of 2026-05-23
RRC county cycle data
Who's drilling Jasper County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Whitehead Resources | 5 |
| Forza Operating | 2 |
| Paleo Oil Company | 2 |
| Wagner Oil | 2 |
| Zarvona Energy | 2 |
What the record says
Jasper County recorded 16 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23, against 12 in the prior 24 months. 19% of recent permits are horizontal wells averaging 11,048-foot laterals. Activity centers on the Western Gulf basin.
On the production side, Texas Railroad Commission county cycle data shows Jasper County produced roughly 255.2K barrels of oil and 7.5M Mcf of gas in 2025 — the royalty base that mineral values here are priced against.
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Jasper County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Jasper County, Texas?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Whitehead Resources, Forza Operating, Paleo Oil Company. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Jasper County?
Start with the Jasper 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 Jasper County?
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