Burleson County Austin Chalk Mineral Rights

Burleson County in the Giddings Trend

Burleson County (Caldwell) is positioned in the central Giddings core of the Austin Chalk Giddings trend. The county has been part of the Austin Chalk producing region since the play's commercial development in the 1960s, and modern long-lateral horizontal redevelopment from approximately 2018 onward has revitalized many sections.

Burleson County is at the heart of the modern long-lateral renaissance. The county has produced through every Austin Chalk era — vertical (1970s), short-lateral horizontal (1990s-2000s), Eagle Ford (2010s), and modern long-lateral (2018+). Many mineral interests have continuously produced across multiple lease cycles.

Producing Formations in Burleson County

Austin Chalk — primary producing formation; Upper Cretaceous fractured carbonate; depths typically 7,000-10,000 ft TVD across Burleson County

Eagle Ford Shale — sits stratigraphically below the Austin Chalk; many Burleson County leases cover both depths

Buda Limestone — sits above the Austin Chalk; selective production in some Burleson County areas

Burleson County Operators

Burleson County is one of the most active EOG Resources Austin Chalk counties. Multiple modern long-lateral wells per section in core areas. Magnolia Oil & Gas and several other operators also have positions.

For the broader operator landscape, see our Austin Chalk Operators List.

Texas RRC Permits in Burleson County

Active permit filings in Burleson County are visible at the Texas Railroad Commission. Two filing types matter most for mineral owners:

RRC Form W-1 — drilling permit application; a new W-1 on your section signals the operator intends to drill

RRC Form P-12 — Pooled Unit Designation; precedes a multi-tract long-lateral horizontal

For the latest permit + rig intelligence across the Giddings trend, see Austin Chalk Rigs & Permits 2026.

Selling Burleson County Mineral Rights

Buckhead Energy buys mineral rights and royalty interests across Burleson County. Whether your interest is currently producing under a modern long-lateral, an original 1970s vertical well, or held under an unproduced lease, we'll provide a free written offer. Out-of-state owners are common — many Burleson County mineral interests are inherited from earlier generations and now held by heirs across multiple states.

Burleson County Stacked-Pay Considerations

Many Burleson County leases cover both Austin Chalk and Eagle Ford depths. A current valuation should account for both — the actively producing zone, the unproduced zone's optionality, and any zone-specific lease terms. See our Austin Chalk vs Eagle Ford comparison for a deeper look.

Get a Free Burleson County Written Offer

Buckhead provides a free written offer. Our offer comes at no cost and no obligation.