Western Gulf basin

Mineral rights in Trinity County, Texas

Trinity County is a quieter corner of Texas's mineral market, with 9 permits in the last 24 months — which can mean motivated owners and less buyer competition.

9
Permits · 24 mo

up 800% vs prior 24 months

467
Wells on record
11.3K
Oil 2025 (bbl)

RRC county cycle data

Who's drilling Trinity County

Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23.

Operator Permits · 24 mo
Walker Operating 9

What the record says

Trinity County recorded 9 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23, against 1 in the prior 24 months. Activity centers on the Western Gulf basin.

On the production side, Texas Railroad Commission county cycle data shows Trinity County produced roughly 11.3K barrels of oil and 46K Mcf of gas in 2025 — the royalty base that mineral values here are priced against.

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Trinity County mineral rights FAQ

Who is drilling in Trinity County, Texas?

The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Walker Operating. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.

How do I research mineral rights ownership in Trinity County?

Start with the Trinity 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.

For buyers · investors · landmen

Buying in Trinity County?

Mineral Eagle links every permit above to the owners it affects — name by name, with the records to back it up.