Texas Mineral Rights Management
Texas is the undisputed leader in American oil and gas production, producing more hydrocarbons than any other state by a wide margin. From the Permian Basin's unprecedented growth to the Eagle Ford's prolific production, Texas mineral owners hold some of the most valuable mineral assets in the world. With over a century of production history, mineral rights in Texas have often passed through multiple generations, creating complex ownership situations that require professional management.
Valor, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, provides comprehensive mineral management services to Texas mineral owners. Our team of Certified Mineral Managers and industry professionals brings deep expertise in Texas mineral law, Railroad Commission regulations, and basin-specific operations to help our clients maximize the value of their mineral assets.
The Permian Basin in West Texas and New Mexico is the largest oil-producing region in the United States and one of the most prolific in the world. The basin's multiple stacked formations - including the Wolfcamp, Spraberry, Bone Spring, and Cline - provide mineral owners with decades of development potential. Key Texas Permian counties include Midland, Ector, Martin, Howard, Reeves, Loving, Ward, and Winkler.
The Eagle Ford Shale stretches across South Texas from the Mexican border to East Texas, producing oil, condensate, and natural gas depending on the location within the play. The Eagle Ford revolutionized Texas production through horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing, with key production in Karnes, DeWitt, Gonzales, La Salle, Dimmit, and Webb counties. Learn more about Eagle Ford mineral management.
The Barnett Shale in the Fort Worth Basin was the birthplace of the modern shale revolution. While activity has slowed from peak years, the Barnett remains an important natural gas producing region with extensive existing infrastructure. Key counties include Tarrant, Johnson, Wise, Denton, and Parker.
East Texas's portion of the Haynesville Shale produces dry natural gas from one of the deepest and highest-pressure shale formations in the United States. Harrison, Panola, and Shelby counties contain significant Haynesville production. Learn more about Haynesville mineral management.
Beyond the major shale plays, Texas contains numerous conventional oil and gas fields that have produced for decades. These mature fields often require specialized knowledge of historical operations, enhanced recovery techniques, and legacy ownership issues.
Texas mineral rights values vary enormously based on several key factors:
Valor provides professional mineral valuation services to help Texas mineral owners understand the true value of their assets. Our valuations consider all relevant factors and market conditions to provide accurate assessments.
The Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) regulates all oil and gas operations in Texas. Valor helps mineral owners navigate RRC requirements and monitor operator compliance:
Comprehensive tracking and verification of royalty payments from Texas operators.
Expert review of Texas oil and gas leases to protect your interests.
Monitoring operator compliance with Texas Railroad Commission regulations.
Verification of ownership interest and payment calculations.
Comprehensive ownership verification through Texas county records.
Professional valuation services for estate planning, sale, or acquisition.
Texas mineral rights values vary dramatically based on location, production status, and operator activity. Producing minerals in active areas like the Permian Basin or Eagle Ford can be worth $10,000 to $50,000+ per net mineral acre, while non-producing minerals may range from $500 to $5,000 per acre. Factors include proximity to drilling, geological formation, lease terms, and current production levels. Valor provides professional valuation services to help Texas mineral owners understand their asset value.
The Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) regulates all oil and gas operations in Texas, including well permitting, drilling rules, production reporting, and environmental compliance. The RRC enforces spacing rules (Rule 37), density rules (Rule 38), and pooling requirements. Mineral owners can access production data through the RRC's online portal and file complaints regarding operator compliance.
Texas contains multiple major producing regions including the Permian Basin (Midland and Delaware sub-basins) in West Texas, the Eagle Ford Shale in South Texas, the Barnett Shale in North Texas, the Haynesville Shale in East Texas, and various conventional fields throughout the state. The Permian Basin is the largest oil-producing region in the United States, while the Eagle Ford produces both oil and natural gas depending on the production window location.
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