Mineral rights in Matagorda County, Texas
Matagorda County sees steady, selective drilling — 12 permits over the last 24 months, cooling versus the prior period.
- 12
- Permits · 24 mo
- 1
- Rigs running
- 6,370
- Wells on record
- 110.1K
- Oil 2025 (bbl)
down 40% vs prior 24 months
as of 2026-06-09
RRC county cycle data
Who's drilling Matagorda County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Ponderosa Oil & Gas, LLC | 5 |
| Kebo Oil & Gas | 2 |
| Underground Services Markham | 2 |
| Bruington Operating II, LLC | 1 |
| Hilcorp | 1 |
What the record says
Matagorda County recorded 12 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09, against 20 in the prior 24 months. Activity centers on the Western Gulf basin.
On the production side, Texas Railroad Commission county cycle data shows Matagorda County produced roughly 110.1K barrels of oil and 5.7M Mcf of gas in 2025 — the royalty base that mineral values here are priced against.
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Matagorda County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Matagorda County, Texas?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Ponderosa Oil & Gas, LLC, Kebo Oil & Gas, Underground Services Markham. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Matagorda County?
Start with the Matagorda 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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