# Empire Texas Operating LLC Drilling Permits in Texas and Oklahoma

**TL;DR:** Empire Texas Operating LLC has filed 1 oil and gas drilling permit in Texas and Oklahoma over the last 24 months, with the most recent permit dated May 7, 2026. The company's drilling activity is concentrated in Madison County, TX, targeting the Gulf Coast Basin formation. Permit data is sourced from state regulators and refreshed monthly.

## Key Takeaways

- Empire Texas Operating LLC has 1 active drilling permit on file as of June 1, 2026, representing new well applications over a 24-month period
- All current drilling activity is focused in Madison County, Texas, within the Gulf Coast Basin (LA-TX) play
- The most recent permit was filed on May 7, 2026, for the FT Trinidad Upper Glen Rose Unit 121 well (API #4231300068)
- The permitted well has a lateral length of 153 feet, indicating a relatively short horizontal section
- Drilling permits serve as leading indicators of where operators are allocating capital and planning future production
- Permit data is compiled from Texas Railroad Commission and Oklahoma Corporation Commission filings
- Wells listed have been permitted but have not yet started producing as of the most recent data refresh
- Monthly data refreshes ensure mineral owners have access to current information about nearby drilling activity

## Page Highlights

**Recent Drilling Activity Table:** Displays comprehensive permit details including permit date, well name, API number, county, state, formation/play, and lateral footage for all Empire Texas Operating LLC permits filed in the last 24 months.

**Geographic Focus:** Empire Texas Operating LLC's current drilling footprint is exclusively in Madison County, TX, with no permits filed in Oklahoma during the 24-month lookback period.

**Formation Targeting:** All drilling activity targets the Gulf Coast Basin (LA-TX) play, a major sedimentary basin spanning Louisiana and Texas known for conventional oil and gas production.

**Mineral Owner Implications:** The page explains that mineral owners near permitted wells may see new production activity and should consider whether to hold for royalties or evaluate a sale based on current permit data.

**Data Methodology:** Permit information is sourced directly from state regulatory agencies (Texas Railroad Commission and Oklahoma Corporation Commission) with monthly refresh cycles to maintain accuracy.

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