Mineral rights in Kaufman County, Texas
Kaufman 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
- 1,061
- Wells on record
- 16.5K
- Oil 2025 (bbl)
down 70% vs prior 24 months
RRC county cycle data
Who's drilling Kaufman County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Atmos Energy | 2 |
| Guardian Operating LLC | 1 |
What the record says
Kaufman County recorded 3 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09, against 10 in the prior 24 months. Activity centers on the Ark-La-Tx basin.
On the production side, Texas Railroad Commission county cycle data shows Kaufman County produced roughly 16.5K barrels of oil in 2025 — the royalty base that mineral values here are priced against.
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Kaufman County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Kaufman County, Texas?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Atmos Energy, Guardian Operating LLC. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Kaufman County?
Start with the Kaufman 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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