Mineral rights in Wichita County, Texas
Wichita County sees steady, selective drilling — 39 permits over the last 24 months, cooling versus the prior period.
- 39
- Permits · 24 mo
- 52,746
- Wells on record
- 998.8K
- Oil 2025 (bbl)
down 46% vs prior 24 months
RRC county cycle data
Who's drilling Wichita County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Newport Operating, LLC | 16 |
| R2q Operating LLC | 9 |
| True Wolf Operating, LLC | 4 |
| Rog Enterprises, LLC | 2 |
| Bonfire Operating LLC | 2 |
What the record says
Wichita County recorded 39 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23, against 72 in the prior 24 months. Activity centers on the Fort Worth basin.
On the production side, Texas Railroad Commission county cycle data shows Wichita County produced roughly 998.8K barrels of oil and 196.5K Mcf of gas in 2025 — the royalty base that mineral values here are priced against.
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Wichita County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Wichita County, Texas?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Newport Operating, LLC, R2q Operating LLC, True Wolf Operating, LLC. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Wichita County?
Start with the Wichita 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 Wichita County?
Mineral Eagle links every permit above to the owners it affects — name by name, with the records to back it up.