Mineral rights in Johnson County, Texas
Johnson County is a quieter corner of Texas's mineral market, with 3 permits in the last 24 months — which can mean motivated owners and less buyer competition.
- 3
- Permits · 24 mo
- 4,553
- Wells on record
- 29,589
- Mineral owners
approved through 2026-05-23
appraisal-linked records
Who's drilling Johnson County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Delta Oil & Gas | 2 |
| Upp Operating | 1 |
What the record says
Johnson County recorded 3 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23. Activity centers on the Fort Worth basin.
Ownership is spread across 29,589 mineral owners holding 29,589 appraisal-linked interest records . 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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Johnson County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Johnson County, Texas?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Delta Oil & Gas, Upp Operating. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
How many mineral owners are there in Johnson County?
County appraisal and ownership records show 29,589 distinct mineral owners holding 29,589 interest records in Johnson County as of the 2026-05-23 snapshot.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Johnson County?
Start with the Johnson 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 Johnson County?
Mineral Eagle links every permit above to the owners it affects — 29,589 of them, with the records to back it up.