Mineral rights in Wharton County, Texas
Wharton County sees steady, selective drilling — 28 permits over the last 24 months, cooling versus the prior period.
- 28
- Permits · 24 mo
- 11,876
- Wells on record
- 540.5K
- Oil 2025 (bbl)
down 12% vs prior 24 months
RRC county cycle data
Who's drilling Wharton County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Paloma Operating | 8 |
| M. B. Energy, LLC | 6 |
| Ricochet Energy | 4 |
| Remora Management | 4 |
| J2r Energy, LLC | 1 |
What the record says
Wharton County recorded 28 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23, against 32 in the prior 24 months. Activity centers on the Western Gulf basin.
On the production side, Texas Railroad Commission county cycle data shows Wharton County produced roughly 540.5K barrels of oil and 4.5M Mcf of gas in 2025 — the royalty base that mineral values here are priced against.
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Wharton County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Wharton County, Texas?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Paloma Operating, M. B. Energy, LLC, Ricochet Energy. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Wharton County?
Start with the Wharton 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 Wharton County?
Mineral Eagle links every permit above to the owners it affects — name by name, with the records to back it up.