Mineral rights in Medina County, Texas
Medina County is a quieter corner of Texas's mineral market, with 9 permits in the last 24 months — which can mean motivated owners and less buyer competition.
- 9
- Permits · 24 mo
- 1
- Rigs running
- 7,051
- Wells on record
- 81.7K
- Oil 2025 (bbl)
down 90% vs prior 24 months
as of 2026-05-23
RRC county cycle data
Who's drilling Medina County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Premier Minerals, INC. | 8 |
| 1859 Operating LLC | 1 |
What the record says
Medina County recorded 9 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23, against 93 in the prior 24 months. Activity centers on the Western Gulf basin.
On the production side, Texas Railroad Commission county cycle data shows Medina County produced roughly 81.7K barrels of oil and 4.6K Mcf of gas in 2025 — the royalty base that mineral values here are priced against.
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Medina County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Medina County, Texas?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Premier Minerals, INC., 1859 Operating LLC. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Medina County?
Start with the Medina 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 Medina County?
Mineral Eagle links every permit above to the owners it affects — name by name, with the records to back it up.