# Fred Cagle Drilling Permits in Texas and Oklahoma

**TL;DR:** Fred Cagle has filed 1 oil and gas drilling permit across Texas and Oklahoma over the last 24 months, with the most recent permit dated July 22, 2026. All permit data is sourced from state regulator filings (Texas Railroad Commission and Oklahoma Corporation Commission) and refreshed monthly as of August 5, 2026.

## Key Takeaways

- Fred Cagle currently has 1 active drilling permit on file in Texas and Oklahoma as of the most recent data refresh (August 5, 2026)
- The most recent permit was filed on July 22, 2026 for the Brinan A 3 well in Monterey County, California (API #04053211180000)
- All permits target the Coastal Basins formation/play, representing the operator's current geographic and geological focus
- Drilling permits represent leading indicators of where operators are deploying capital before production begins
- Mineral owners near permitted locations may have opportunities to negotiate lease terms or evaluate sale options before drilling commences
- Permit data is sourced directly from state regulatory commissions and updated on a monthly basis
- Wells listed in the permit database have not yet started producing as of the last data refresh

## Page Highlights

**Recent Drilling Activity Overview**: The page tracks all drilling permits filed by Fred Cagle in Texas and Oklahoma over a 24-month lookback period, sourced from Texas Railroad Commission and Oklahoma Corporation Commission filings.

**Geographic Concentration**: All current permits (1 total) are concentrated in Monterey County, California, despite the page focus on TX and OK operations.

**Formation Focus**: The single permit targets the Coastal Basins formation/play, with no lateral length specified in the available data.

**Permit Details Table**: The detailed permit listing includes permit date, well name, API number, county, state, formation/play, and lateral footage for tracking purposes.

**Mineral Owner Implications**: The page emphasizes that nearby mineral owners may want to evaluate their position when new permits are filed, either to prepare for royalty income or to consider selling their interests.

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## Related Topics

- [Fred Cagle Profile](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/operators/fred-cagle) — full operator overview and production history
- [Full Operator Directory](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/operators) — complete listing of oil and gas operators tracked by Buckhead Energy
- [Sell Your Mineral Rights](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/sell) — information about selling mineral rights to Buckhead Energy
- [Mineral Rights Glossary](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/glossary) — definitions of industry terms and concepts

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