Mineral rights in Stephens County, Texas
Stephens County is a quieter corner of Texas's mineral market, with 8 permits in the last 24 months — which can mean motivated owners and less buyer competition.
- 8
- Permits · 24 mo
- 17,740
- Wells on record
- 1.3M
- Oil 2025 (bbl)
steady vs prior 24 months
RRC county cycle data
Who's drilling Stephens County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Caraway, Robert | 3 |
| S.B. Street Operating, INC. | 2 |
| Ray Herring Operating CO., LLC | 1 |
| Safari Resources, LLC | 1 |
| Delta Oil & Gas | 1 |
What the record says
Stephens County recorded 8 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23, against 8 in the prior 24 months. Activity centers on the Fort Worth basin.
On the production side, Texas Railroad Commission county cycle data shows Stephens County produced roughly 1.3M barrels of oil and 5.6M Mcf of gas in 2025 — the royalty base that mineral values here are priced against.
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Stephens County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Stephens County, Texas?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Caraway, Robert, S.B. Street Operating, INC., Ray Herring Operating CO., LLC. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Stephens County?
Start with the Stephens 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 Stephens County?
Mineral Eagle links every permit above to the owners it affects — name by name, with the records to back it up.