Mineral rights in Morris County, Texas
Morris County sees steady, selective drilling — 14 permits over the last 24 months, accelerating versus the prior period.
- 14
- Permits · 24 mo
- 1
- Rigs running
- 169
- Wells on record
- 805.3K
- Oil 2025 (bbl)
up 180% vs prior 24 months
as of 2026-05-23
RRC county cycle data
Who's drilling Morris County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Rose City Resources, LLC | 13 |
| Barrow-Shaver Resources CO. | 1 |
What the record says
Morris County recorded 14 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23, against 5 in the prior 24 months. Development here is overwhelmingly horizontal (93% of recent permits, averaging 10,587-foot laterals) — modern pad development that drains whole sections at a time. Most activity targets the Cotton Valley play of the Ark-La-Tx basin.
On the production side, Texas Railroad Commission county cycle data shows Morris County produced roughly 805.3K barrels of oil and 280.6K Mcf of gas in 2025 — the royalty base that mineral values here are priced against.
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Morris County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Morris County, Texas?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Rose City Resources, LLC, Barrow-Shaver Resources CO.. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Morris County?
Start with the Morris 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 Morris County?
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