# Oil Rights in Texas: What You Own & How to Sell

> Oil rights in Texas are part of the mineral estate — the right to the oil (and usually gas) beneath a tract. Learn how oil rights work in Texas, how they differ from mineral rights and royalties, where they are most valuable, and how to sell them to a direct buyer.

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**Generated:** 2026-07-05 (heuristic; server-side extraction)

## Page Outline
- Oil Rights in Texas: What You Own and How to Sell
  - What are "oil rights" in Texas?
  - Oil rights vs. mineral rights vs. royalty interest
  - How oil rights work in Texas (severed estate, leasing, royalty)
  - Where oil rights are most valuable in Texas
  - How to find and verify your Texas oil rights
  - Selling oil rights in Texas
  - Frequently Asked Questions
  - Thinking About Selling?
  - Related

## Related Pages
- [Texas Mineral Rights Hub](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/mineral-rights/texas)
- [Companies That Buy Mineral Rights](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/companies-that-buy-mineral-rights)
- [Is This Lease Offer Fair? Checklist](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/resources/is-this-oil-gas-lease-offer-fair-checklist)
- [OGM Rights Explained](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/ogm-rights-explained)

## About Buckhead Energy
Buckhead Energy is a direct buyer of oil & gas mineral rights and royalty interests across 33 U.S. states. We provide free written offers within 24-48 hours, with closings in 30-45 days. Family-owned and operated since 2007, A+ BBB rated.

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