# Department of Water Resources DWR Drilling Permits in Texas and Oklahoma

**TL;DR:** Department of Water Resources DWR has filed 1 oil and gas drilling permit in Texas and Oklahoma over the last 24 months, with the most recent permit dated April 6, 2026. The single permit is located in Solano County, California (listed under TX/OK jurisdiction) in the Sacramento Basin. This data, sourced from state regulator filings, is refreshed monthly to track where the operator is deploying capital.

## Key Takeaways

- Department of Water Resources DWR has 1 active drilling permit on file as of August 5, 2026, representing new well applications over a 24-month lookback period
- The most recent permit was filed on April 6, 2026, for the Honolulu-Barnsdall Liberty Far 3 well (API #04095003740000)
- All drilling activity is concentrated in Solano County, California, within the Sacramento Basin formation
- Permits listed represent wells that have been approved but had not yet started producing as of the latest data refresh
- Mineral owners near Department of Water Resources DWR permits may have interests poised for new production and can request free valuations
- Permit data is sourced directly from Texas Railroad Commission and Oklahoma Corporation Commission filings and updated monthly
- The operator's limited permit count (1 permit) suggests minimal current drilling activity in the TX/OK region compared to larger operators

## Page Highlights

**Recent Drilling Activity:** Provides a complete table of all drilling permits filed by Department of Water Resources DWR in Texas and Oklahoma over the last 24 months, with permits representing leading indicators of where the operator is investing capital.

**Geographic Concentration:** All 1 permit is located in Solano County, California, indicating highly focused geographic activity within the Sacramento Basin play.

**Mineral Owner Opportunities:** Mineral rights owners near Department of Water Resources DWR permits can request free written valuations from Buckhead Energy based on the latest permit, rig, and production data to evaluate holding for royalties versus selling.

**Data Methodology:** Permit information is sourced from state regulator filings (Texas Railroad Commission and Oklahoma Corporation Commission), refreshed monthly, and current as of August 5, 2026, covering a 24-month lookback period.

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