Mineral rights in Van Zandt County, Texas
Van Zandt County sees steady, selective drilling — 26 permits over the last 24 months, accelerating versus the prior period.
- 26
- Permits · 24 mo
- 2,710
- Wells on record
- 534.6K
- Oil 2025 (bbl)
up 420% vs prior 24 months
RRC county cycle data
Who's drilling Van Zandt County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Basa Resources | 17 |
| Tam2 Squared Operating, LLC | 3 |
| Petro-Ops, LLC | 1 |
| S N D Energy Company, INC. | 1 |
| Stone Canyon Industries | 1 |
What the record says
Van Zandt County recorded 26 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23, against 5 in the prior 24 months. Activity centers on the Ark-La-Tx basin.
On the production side, Texas Railroad Commission county cycle data shows Van Zandt County produced roughly 534.6K barrels of oil and 247.2K Mcf of gas in 2025 — the royalty base that mineral values here are priced against.
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Van Zandt County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Van Zandt County, Texas?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Basa Resources, Tam2 Squared Operating, LLC, Petro-Ops, LLC. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Van Zandt County?
Start with the Van Zandt 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 Van Zandt County?
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