Mineral rights in Palo Pinto County, Texas
Palo Pinto County is a quieter corner of Texas's mineral market, with 5 permits in the last 24 months — which can mean motivated owners and less buyer competition.
- 5
- Permits · 24 mo
- 9,777
- Wells on record
- 51.3K
- Oil 2025 (bbl)
down 50% vs prior 24 months
RRC county cycle data
Who's drilling Palo Pinto County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Fx Energy Operating | 2 |
| Antle Operating | 1 |
| Atmos Energy | 1 |
| Eagleridge Energy | 1 |
What the record says
Palo Pinto County recorded 5 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09, against 10 in the prior 24 months. Activity centers on the Fort Worth basin.
On the production side, Texas Railroad Commission county cycle data shows Palo Pinto County produced roughly 51.3K barrels of oil and 3.2M Mcf of gas in 2025 — the royalty base that mineral values here are priced against.
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Palo Pinto County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Palo Pinto County, Texas?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Fx Energy Operating, Antle Operating, Atmos Energy. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Palo Pinto County?
Start with the Palo Pinto 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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