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Cherokee County Mineral Rights

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Cherokee County drilling right now — state regulator records, as of 2026-07-28:

1,645
Wells on record
8
Recent permits (24mo)
294
DUC wells
913
Producing wells
Peles Llc
Most active operator

This page covers Cherokee County. For the statewide guide — every county, live drilling data, and how selling works across the state — see Texas Mineral Rights.

Own a royalty rather than the minerals themselves? See selling oil & gas royalties in Texas — severance tax, property-tax treatment, and whether a dormancy statute applies.

Quick answer — Does Buckhead Energy buy mineral rights in Cherokee County, Texas?

Buckhead Energy buys mineral rights in Cherokee County, Texas — free, no-obligation written offers to owners and heirs, with no broker commissions and buyer-paid closing (typically 30–45 days). As of 2026-07-28, Cherokee County has 8 recent drilling permits and 913 producing wells, with Peles Llc the most active operator. Whether to sell, lease, or hold depends on your specific tract, decimal interest, and current production — a written offer shows what your interest is worth today.

About Cherokee County

Cherokee County sits on the western edge of the East Texas Oilfield with Woodbine, Travis Peak, Pettit, and Cherokee Shale targets. The county's varied stratigraphy supports both legacy oil production and modern gas-focused activity.

Cities and communities: Rusk, Jacksonville, Alto, Wells.

Quick Facts

Cherokee County, Texas

Rusk (county seat)

4 producing formations

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Producing Formations in Cherokee County

Woodbine

Depth: Cretaceous

East Texas Oilfield western extension

Travis Peak

Depth: Lower Cretaceous

Gas producing

Pettit

Depth: Lower Cretaceous

Conventional carbonate

Cherokee Shale

Depth: deeper

Selective targets

Active Cherokee County Operators

Cherokee County's operator base spans East Texas independents and selective horizontal players.

What This Means for Mineral Owners

The county's varied stratigraphy makes lease language particularly important.

Mineral Rights Resources for Cherokee County Owners



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Operators active in Cherokee County

See any operator's drilling footprint in Cherokee County — wells, recent permits, and what it means if you own minerals under their wells.

Peles LLC (168 wells) Diversified Production LLC (104 wells) Urban Oil & Gas Group (88 wells) Exxon Mobil (59 wells) Burk Royalty (59 wells) Xto Energy (52 wells) Atlas Operating (36 wells) Valence Operating Company (34 wells)

Who operates the most wells in the East Texas Basin? See the top operators in the East Texas Basin by well count → — a monthly-updated leaderboard compiled from state regulator records.

Key Takeaways

  • Cherokee County, Texas is an active oil and gas producing county.
  • Producing formations include Woodbine, Travis Peak, Pettit, Cherokee Shale.
  • Population centers include Rusk, Jacksonville, Alto.
  • Buckhead Energy buys mineral and royalty interests in Cherokee County.

Nearby Texas Counties

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