Mineral rights in Young County, Texas
Young County sees steady, selective drilling — 22 permits over the last 24 months, cooling versus the prior period.
- 22
- Permits · 24 mo
- 34,753
- Wells on record
- 2,975
- Mineral owners
- 19.7%
- Avg lease royalty
down 50% vs prior 24 months
appraisal-linked records
recorded leases, 5 yrs
Who's drilling Young County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| B.O.L.D. Oil And Gas, LLC | 3 |
| Craaybeek'S Pro Energy, L.L.C. | 2 |
| Borderline Operating | 2 |
| Boss Operating Company, LLC | 2 |
| Gannett Operating LLC | 2 |
What the record says
Young County recorded 22 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23, against 44 in the prior 24 months. Activity centers on the Fort Worth basin.
On the production side, Texas Railroad Commission county cycle data shows Young County produced roughly 672.4K barrels of oil and 2M Mcf of gas in 2025 — the royalty base that mineral values here are priced against.
Ownership is spread across 2,975 mineral owners holding 2,977 appraisal-linked interest records . Fragmented ownership like this is where buyers find deals — and where heirs discover interests they didn't know they had. See our guide to researching mineral ownership.
Leasing has kept pace: 22 leases were recorded in the county over the last 24 months, with recent recorded leases averaging about 19.7% royalty. For how royalty terms work, see our royalty guide.
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Young County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Young County, Texas?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are B.O.L.D. Oil And Gas, LLC, Craaybeek'S Pro Energy, L.L.C., Borderline Operating. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
What royalty are leases paying in Young County?
Recorded leases over the past five years in Young County average about 19.7% royalty. Individual terms vary with acreage position, competition, and the operator — treat this as a market reference point, not a quote.
How many mineral owners are there in Young County?
County appraisal and ownership records show 2,975 distinct mineral owners holding 2,977 interest records in Young County as of the 2026-05-23 snapshot.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Young County?
Start with the Young 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 Young County?
Mineral Eagle links every permit above to the owners it affects — 2,975 of them, with the records to back it up.