Mineral rights in Lee County, Texas
Lee County sees steady, selective drilling — 32 permits over the last 24 months, accelerating versus the prior period.
- 32
- Permits · 24 mo
- 1
- Rigs running
- 2,905
- Wells on record
- 5.9M
- Oil 2025 (bbl)
up 14% vs prior 24 months
as of 2026-05-23
RRC county cycle data
Who's drilling Lee County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Sage Natural Resources | 20 |
| Magnolia Oil & Gas | 11 |
| Snr Brazos LLC | 1 |
What the record says
Lee County recorded 32 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23, against 28 in the prior 24 months. Development here is overwhelmingly horizontal (100% of recent permits, averaging 8,390-foot laterals) — modern pad development that drains whole sections at a time. Most activity targets the Eagle Ford play of the Western Gulf basin.
On the production side, Texas Railroad Commission county cycle data shows Lee County produced roughly 5.9M barrels of oil and 9.4M Mcf of gas in 2025 — the royalty base that mineral values here are priced against.
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Lee County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Lee County, Texas?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Sage Natural Resources, Magnolia Oil & Gas, Snr Brazos LLC. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Lee County?
Start with the Lee 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 Lee County?
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