Mineral rights in Jefferson County, Texas
Jefferson County sees steady, selective drilling — 33 permits over the last 24 months, accelerating versus the prior period.
- 33
- Permits · 24 mo
- 1
- Rigs running
- 7,161
- Wells on record
- 223.5K
- Oil 2025 (bbl)
up 200% vs prior 24 months
as of 2026-05-23
RRC county cycle data
Who's drilling Jefferson County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Exxon | 12 |
| Rheaco Oil Company, LTD. | 5 |
| Golden Triangle Storage LLC | 4 |
| Kingwood Exploration | 3 |
| Qatarenergy | 2 |
What the record says
Jefferson County recorded 33 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23, against 11 in the prior 24 months. Activity centers on the Western Gulf basin.
On the production side, Texas Railroad Commission county cycle data shows Jefferson County produced roughly 223.5K barrels of oil and 1.3M Mcf of gas in 2025 — the royalty base that mineral values here are priced against.
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Jefferson County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Jefferson County, Texas?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Exxon, Rheaco Oil Company, LTD., Golden Triangle Storage LLC. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Jefferson County?
Start with the Jefferson 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 Jefferson County?
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