Mineral rights in Ochiltree County, Texas
Ochiltree County sees steady, selective drilling — 15 permits over the last 24 months, cooling versus the prior period.
- 15
- Permits · 24 mo
- 1
- Rigs running
- 5,901
- Wells on record
- 2,020
- Mineral owners
down 44% vs prior 24 months
as of 2026-05-23
appraisal-linked records
Who's drilling Ochiltree County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Mewbourne Oil | 6 |
| Courson Oil & Gas | 2 |
| King Operating Corporation | 2 |
| H&L Exploration | 2 |
| Bracken Operating | 1 |
What the record says
Ochiltree County recorded 15 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23, against 27 in the prior 24 months. Development here is overwhelmingly horizontal (60% of recent permits, averaging 5,419-foot laterals) — modern pad development that drains whole sections at a time. Most activity targets the Cleveland play of the Anadarko basin.
On the production side, Texas Railroad Commission county cycle data shows Ochiltree County produced roughly 2.1M barrels of oil and 21.2M Mcf of gas in 2025 — the royalty base that mineral values here are priced against.
Ownership is spread across 2,020 mineral owners holding 2,020 appraisal-linked interest records . Fragmented ownership like this is where buyers find deals — and where heirs discover interests they didn't know they had. See our guide to researching mineral ownership.
Leasing has kept pace: 19 leases were recorded in the county over the last 24 months, with recent recorded leases averaging about 20.3% royalty. For how royalty terms work, see our royalty guide.
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Ochiltree County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Ochiltree County, Texas?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Mewbourne Oil, Courson Oil & Gas, King Operating Corporation. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
What royalty are leases paying in Ochiltree County?
Recorded leases over the past five years in Ochiltree County average about 20.3% royalty. Individual terms vary with acreage position, competition, and the operator — treat this as a market reference point, not a quote.
How many mineral owners are there in Ochiltree County?
County appraisal and ownership records show 2,020 distinct mineral owners holding 2,020 interest records in Ochiltree County as of the 2026-05-23 snapshot.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Ochiltree County?
Start with the Ochiltree 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 Ochiltree County?
Mineral Eagle links every permit above to the owners it affects — 2,020 of them, with the records to back it up.