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Howard County Mineral Rights

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Howard County drilling right now — state regulator records, as of 2026-09-16:

19,190
Wells on record
394
Recent permits (24mo)
1,532
DUC wells
12,844
Wells that have produced
Grayrock Energy Ii LLC
Most active operator

This page covers Howard 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 Howard County, Texas?

Buckhead Energy buys mineral rights in Howard 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 2026-09-16, Howard County has 394 recent drilling permits and 12,844 wells that have produced, with Grayrock Energy Ii 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 Howard County

Howard County, anchored by Big Spring, occupies the eastern Midland Basin and has become a heavily developed horizontal oil county across the Wolfcamp and Spraberry.

Cities and communities: Big Spring.

Quick Facts

Howard County, Texas

Big Spring (county seat)

2 producing formations

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Producing Formations in Howard County

Wolfcamp

Depth: ~8,000–10,000 ft

Primary horizontal pay across the county

Spraberry

Depth: ~7,000–8,500 ft

Stacked Spraberry benches

Active Howard County Operators

Howard County development is led by major Midland Basin operators with large eastern-basin positions.

What This Means for Mineral Owners

Howard County combines strong producing wells with continued drilling, so both current income and remaining inventory factor into mineral value.

Howard County FAQ

Howard County is in the eastern Midland Basin, with Wolfcamp and Spraberry as the primary horizontal targets.

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Operators active in Howard County

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

Grayrock Energy Ii LLC (998 wells) Surge Operating (953 wells) New Height Energy LLC (742 wells) Occidental Petroleum (Oxy) (663 wells) Citation Oil & Gas (646 wells) Apache (625 wells) SM Energy Company (565 wells) BASA Resources (557 wells)

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

Key Takeaways

  • Howard County, Texas is an active oil and gas producing county.
  • Producing formations include Wolfcamp, Spraberry.
  • Population centers include Big Spring.
  • Buckhead Energy buys mineral and royalty interests in Howard County.

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Oil & gas fields in Howard County

Howard County, Texas includes 11 named oil & gas fields we buy in — each with well counts, active operators, and how to sell an interest there.

Howard-Glasscock Field · McElroy Field · Iatan East Howard Field · Garden City South Field · Moore Field · Snyder Field · Mendota NW Field · Agua Dulce Field · Ackerly Field · Collie Field · Varel Field · all Texas fields →

Nearby Texas Counties

Own minerals elsewhere in the area? We buy across Texas — see activity and values in neighboring counties:

Borden County Dawson County Ector County Glasscock County Martin County Midland County All Texas counties →

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