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Start NowQuick Answer You can sell Texas mineral rights directly to a buyer like Buckhead Energy — no broker. Producing minerals are valued on cash flow; non-producing on lease and drilling potential, with Permian Basin and Eagle Ford tracts commanding premium pricing. Expect a free written offer and a smooth closing, with no commission deducted from your proceeds.
Texas produces over 5 million barrels of oil daily, accounting for 43% of U.S. oil production. The state leads in both conventional and unconventional oil production.
Texas oil rights command premium prices due to proven reserves, established infrastructure, and favorable regulations. Average royalty rates range from 12.5% to 25%.
The world's most prolific oil field, producing over 4.5 million barrels daily. Covers West Texas and Southeast New Mexico.
South Texas shale formation producing high-quality light oil and natural gas. One of the most economic shale plays in North America.
Major natural gas producing formation in East Texas. Known for high BTU content and substantial reserves.
Historic conventional oil formation extending across central Texas. Known for long-term production and established wells.
19 years of experience buying mineral rights in Texas. We understand Texas law, geology, and market dynamics better than any competitor.
We pay top dollar for Texas oil rights based on comprehensive analysis of production history, reserves, and future potential.
Average fast turnaround for Texas oil rights offers. We can close in as little as 7 days with all cash transactions.
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Texas is the deepest mineral market in the country — the Permian Basin (Midland and Delaware), Eagle Ford, Haynesville, Barnett, Austin Chalk, and the legacy East Texas fields all in one state. That depth cuts both ways for owners: demand for Texas minerals is constant, and so is the spread between informed and uninformed selling. What your interest commands depends on the basin, the operator, your decimal and lease terms, and current prices — never a per-acre average.
The Permian dominates: Midland, Martin, Howard, and Upton counties in the Midland Basin; Reeves, Loving, and Ward in the Delaware. The Eagle Ford (Karnes, DeWitt, Atascosa), Haynesville gas (Panola, Harrison), and the Barnett and Austin Chalk round out the major plays — and our county pages carry dated permit, DUC, and producing-well counts for all 254 counties.
The Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) permits wells and maintains the public well-header, permit, and production records that drive every serious valuation. Texas notably has no statewide forced pooling for most situations — operators assemble units by leasing, which preserves leverage for unleased owners in active areas.
Texas has no state income tax — royalty income and sale proceeds are not state-income-taxed. Producing minerals are assessed county ad valorem tax annually, and severance tax is withheld from royalty checks at the state level. Federal taxes still apply; a sale is generally a capital transaction. Confirm specifics with a CPA.
Texas leases span a century of vintages — many legacy 1/8 (12.5%) royalties still pay today. On new leasing in competitive areas, a 25% (1/4) royalty is the owner-favorable target, and cost-free royalty language protects what you net. Your lease terms flow directly into what a buyer will pay.
Most-active counties: Midland County · Martin County · Howard County · Reeves County · Karnes County · Panola County
There is no meaningful per-acre average: a producing Midland Basin interest under a 25% royalty and an unleased tract in a quiet county are entirely different assets. Value is set by production status, basin and formation, operator activity, your decimal and lease terms, and current prices. A free written offer computed from your specific interest is the realistic answer.
Gather your deed, division orders, recent check stubs, and lease; request a written offer from a direct buyer; review the purchase and sale agreement (interest conveyed, effective date, warranty); close via notarized mineral deed with funds wired at closing. Buckhead Energy handles and pays for title work and typically closes within 30-45 days.
Texas has no state income tax, so royalty income and sale proceeds escape state income taxation. Producing minerals are assessed annual county ad valorem taxes, and severance taxes are withheld from royalty payments by the operator. Federal taxes apply normally — consult a CPA.
Sell your mineral rights in Texas — free written offer from a direct buyer, no fees or commissions, closing in 30–45 days.
Ground-truth your Texas minerals against current, dated, sourced market data before you decide to sell:
As of , Texas shows 2,822 recent drilling permits and 1,052 drilled-but-uncompleted (DUC) wells, with Oxy the most active operator. Source: TX RRC / OK OCC well-header & permit records, aggregated by Buckhead Energy. Refreshed monthly.
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Buckhead Energy purchases mineral rights in all 254 Texas counties. Click any county below for specific information.
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