Mineral rights in Tarrant County, Texas
Tarrant County sees steady, selective drilling — 46 permits over the last 24 months, cooling versus the prior period.
- 46
- Permits · 24 mo
- 7,283
- Wells on record
down 42% vs prior 24 months
Who's drilling Tarrant County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Totalenergies | 39 |
| Upp Operating | 4 |
| Bkv Corporation | 2 |
| Bkv Dcarbon Ventures, LLC | 1 |
What the record says
Tarrant County recorded 46 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09, against 80 in the prior 24 months. Development here is overwhelmingly horizontal (98% of recent permits, averaging 4,275-foot laterals) — modern pad development that drains whole sections at a time. Most activity targets the Barnett play of the Fort Worth basin.
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Tarrant County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Tarrant County, Texas?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Totalenergies, Upp Operating, Bkv Corporation. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Tarrant County?
Start with the Tarrant 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 Tarrant County?
Mineral Eagle links every permit above to the owners it affects — name by name, with the records to back it up.