Mineral rights in Shackelford County, Texas
Shackelford County sees steady, selective drilling — 31 permits over the last 24 months, cooling versus the prior period.
- 31
- Permits · 24 mo
- 29,683
- Wells on record
- 241.5K
- Oil 2025 (bbl)
down 51% vs prior 24 months
RRC county cycle data
Who's drilling Shackelford County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Stasney Well Service, LLC | 10 |
| Bluff Creek Petroleum, LLC | 6 |
| Oaktree Oil Company | 3 |
| Waller, C.W. Oil CO. | 3 |
| Subsea Operating CO. | 2 |
What the record says
Shackelford County recorded 31 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23, against 63 in the prior 24 months. Activity centers on the Fort Worth basin.
On the production side, Texas Railroad Commission county cycle data shows Shackelford County produced roughly 241.5K barrels of oil and 867.9K Mcf of gas in 2025 — the royalty base that mineral values here are priced against.
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Shackelford County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Shackelford County, Texas?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Stasney Well Service, LLC, Bluff Creek Petroleum, LLC, Oaktree Oil Company. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Shackelford County?
Start with the Shackelford 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 Shackelford County?
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