Western Gulf basin

Mineral rights in Liberty County, Texas

Liberty County sees steady, selective drilling — 10 permits over the last 24 months, holding steady versus the prior period.

10
Permits · 24 mo

steady vs prior 24 months

10,293
Wells on record
579.3K
Oil 2025 (bbl)

RRC county cycle data

Who's drilling Liberty County

Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09.

Operator Permits · 24 mo
Drum Oil & Gas, INC. 6
Exxon 3
Bkverde Texas Development, LLC 1

What the record says

Liberty County recorded 10 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09, against 10 in the prior 24 months. Activity centers on the Western Gulf basin.

On the production side, Texas Railroad Commission county cycle data shows Liberty County produced roughly 579.3K barrels of oil and 2.2M Mcf of gas in 2025 — the royalty base that mineral values here are priced against.

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Liberty County mineral rights FAQ

Who is drilling in Liberty County, Texas?

The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Drum Oil & Gas, INC., Exxon, Bkverde Texas Development, LLC. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.

How do I research mineral rights ownership in Liberty County?

Start with the Liberty 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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