How much are my mineral rights worth?

The value of mineral rights depends on several factors including location, production history, proven reserves, current market prices, and lease terms. Our experienced team provides free mineral rights appraisal using industry-leading valuation methods. Factors we consider include nearby well production, geological surveys, and current commodity prices.

How do I sell my mineral rights?

Selling mineral rights involves several steps: 1) Contact a reputable mineral rights buyer, 2) Review your deed and title, 3) Receive a transparent valuation explaining the offer, 4) Negotiate terms and closing timeline, 5) Complete title work and documentation, 6) Close the transaction. Buckhead Energy streamlines this process with quick closings and competitive offers.

What is the best company to sell mineral rights to?

The best mineral buying company offers fair market value, transparent pricing, quick closings, and professional service. Look for companies with proven track records, positive landowner reviews, and expertise in your specific basin or region. Buckhead Energy has been acquiring mineral rights since 2007, with successful transactions across 33 states.

Should I sell or lease my mineral rights?

The decision to sell or lease mineral rights depends on your financial goals, risk tolerance, and market conditions. Selling provides immediate cash with no ongoing management, while leasing offers potential long-term income but requires active management. Consider factors like current commodity prices, development potential, tax implications, and your need for immediate capital.

What are mineral rights?

Mineral rights are the legal rights to extract and profit from minerals beneath the surface of land, including oil, natural gas, coal, and other valuable substances. These rights can be owned separately from surface rights. Mineral rights ownership entitles you to lease payments, royalties from production, and the right to sell these assets.

How long does it take to sell mineral rights?

The timeline to sell mineral rights typically ranges from 30-90 days, depending on title complexity and documentation requirements. At Buckhead Energy, we streamline the process: initial evaluation and offer within 7-14 days, title review 2-4 weeks, and closing within 30-45 days of accepted offer.

New York Residents: Sell Your Texas Mineral Rights

Texas Minerals, New York Residence

Texas is the top oil and gas producing state in the country, and millions of acres of mineral rights have passed through families for generations. If you're a New York resident who inherited Texas mineral rights—perhaps from grandparents who lived in West Texas or East Texas—you're managing one of the most valuable types of mineral ownership from nearly 2,000 miles away.

Many New York residents discover they own Texas minerals after inheriting from extended family. Managing these assets from Manhattan, Long Island, or elsewhere in New York presents unique challenges:

Understanding Texas-specific mineral laws from the East Coast

Dealing with multiple operators across different counties

Tracking production in the Permian vs Eagle Ford vs other basins

Time zone differences—Texas operators close when NY is still working

Major Texas Producing Areas

We buy minerals throughout Texas. The state's diverse geology means mineral values vary significantly by location:

Permian Basin

America's most prolific oil basin spanning West Texas. Includes Midland Basin, Delaware Basin. Counties: Midland, Martin, Howard, Reeves, Loving, Ward, Ector, Andrews.

Eagle Ford Shale

South Texas oil and gas play. Counties: Karnes, DeWitt, Gonzales, La Salle, Dimmit, Webb, McMullen, Live Oak, Atascosa.

Haynesville Shale

East Texas natural gas play extending into Louisiana. Counties: Harrison, Panola, Shelby, Rusk, Nacogdoches.

Barnett Shale

North Texas gas play around Fort Worth. Counties: Tarrant, Johnson, Wise, Denton, Parker, Hood.

Why Texas Minerals Are Valuable

Texas leads the nation in oil production, accounting for roughly 40% of all U.S. crude oil output. The state's mineral rights can be particularly valuable because:

Proven reserves: Decades of production history prove the geology

Active development: Operators continue drilling new wells

Infrastructure: Pipelines, processing, and takeaway capacity

Favorable laws: Texas mineral laws protect mineral owner rights

The New York Tax Advantage of Texas Minerals

Here's some good news for New York residents: Texas has no state income tax. This means while you're receiving royalties from Texas, you don't pay Texas income tax on them (though you'll still owe federal tax and New York state tax).

When you sell your Texas minerals, you won't owe Texas any capital gains tax—only federal and New York state taxes apply. For New York City residents, this is especially relevant since you're already dealing with federal, state, AND city income taxes. At least Texas won't add another layer.

Consult a tax professional for advice specific to your situation.

Selling Texas Minerals from New York

Tell Us About Your Minerals

County, acreage, current production

We Research & Value

Production data, geology, development potential

Sign at NY Notary

No travel to Texas required

Receive Payment

Wire transfer or certified check

Texas-Specific Questions

Texas has no personal income tax, so you won't pay Texas income tax on royalties or on the sale proceeds. However, if your mineral income exceeds certain thresholds, you may need to file a Texas franchise tax return. You'll still owe federal capital gains tax and New York state (and possibly NYC) income tax on the sale. Consult a tax professional for specifics.

You can sell leased minerals. The buyer acquires your mineral ownership subject to the existing lease. You typically receive the sale price at closing, and the buyer receives all future royalties. This is common—most Texas minerals we buy are under active leases.

Check your royalty statements—they typically list the county and lease name. Division orders also show the property location. If you have a deed or inheritance documents, the legal description will reference the county. We can help you identify the location if you send us your documents.

Not at all. Many families own minerals across multiple counties, especially if ancestors owned large ranches or bought land in different areas. We can buy all your Texas minerals in a single transaction, even if they're in different counties with different operators. One closing, one payment.

Get a Free Valuation of Your Texas Minerals

We'll research your Texas mineral rights and provide a written offer. No obligation, no cost.

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Or call us at (817) 778-9532

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Own Mineral Rights in Texas?

Texas Minerals, New York Residence

Major Texas Producing Areas

Permian Basin

Eagle Ford Shale

Haynesville Shale

Barnett Shale

Why Texas Minerals Are Valuable

The New York Tax Advantage of Texas Minerals

Selling Texas Minerals from New York

Tell Us About Your Minerals

We Research & Value

Sign at NY Notary

Receive Payment

Texas-Specific Questions

Do I need to pay Texas taxes on mineral income?

What if my minerals are leased?

How do I find what Texas county my minerals are in?

My minerals span multiple Texas counties—is that a problem?

Get a Free Valuation of Your Texas Minerals

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