Melinda Anderson Cates

Q: What mineral rights does Cates Melinda Anderson own in Stephens County?

Cates Melinda Anderson owns 29 mineral interest(s) in Stephens County, Texas, with a combined appraised value of $3,100. These interests include 0 working interest(s) and 29 royalty interest(s) across 25 lease(s).

Q: How can I sell my Stephens County mineral rights?

Buckhead Energy purchases mineral rights directly from owners in Stephens County and throughout the Bend Arch (Fort Worth Basin). We offer fair, competitive prices with no broker fees or commissions. Contact us for a free, no-obligation evaluation of your mineral rights.

Q: Where is Stephens County, Texas?

Stephens County is in North-Central Texas, with Breckenridge as its county seat. It lies on the Bend Arch in the western Fort Worth Basin — a long-producing conventional oil and gas area known for the Caddo, Marble Falls, and shallower pay zones, with production dating back to the 1910s Breckenridge boom.

Q: How much are Stephens County mineral rights worth?

Mineral rights values in Stephens County vary based on factors including current production, lease terms, operator activity, and commodity prices. The Bend Arch is a mature conventional area, so valuations typically reflect long-lived, shallow-decline production. Contact Buckhead Energy for a free, no-obligation evaluation of your specific mineral interests.

Q: What is the difference between working interest and royalty interest?

A royalty interest (RI) entitles the owner to a share of production revenue without paying for drilling or operating costs. A working interest (WI) participates in both the revenue and the costs of drilling and operating wells. Most mineral owners in Stephens County hold royalty interests.

Total Interests

$3,100

Appraised Value

Operators

Leases

Interest Type Breakdown

Working Interests 0

Royalty Interests 29

Cumulative Production (Associated Leases)

Natural Gas: 4.04 MMCF

Oil: 4.97 MMBBL

Operators

Eastland Operating Braka Operating L.L.C. Basa Resources

Mineral Interests Detail

Lease Name	Operator	Type	Interest	Value
Brittan 1 RRC: 121065	Eastland Operating	RI	0.1953%	$0
Copeland #17 RRC: 261281	Braka Operating L.L.C.	RI	0.3906%	$140
Copeland 19 RRC: 228581	Braka Operating L.L.C.	RI	0.3906%	$0
Copeland 'A' RRC: 211954	Braka Operating L.L.C.	RI	0.3906%	$130
Copeland Et Al RRC: 241273	Braka Operating L.L.C.	RI	0.3906%	$0
Copeland Ranch RRC: 200326	Braka Operating L.L.C.	RI	0.3906%	$0
Copeland Ranch RRC: 200326	Braka Operating L.L.C.	RI	0.3906%	$0
Copeland Ranch 12 RRC: 209993	Braka Operating L.L.C.	RI	0.3906%	$0
Copeland Ranch 16 RRC: 196891	Braka Operating L.L.C.	RI	0.3906%	$0
Copeland Ranch #9 RRC: 111098	Braka Operating L.L.C.	RI	0.3906%	$0
Copeland Ranch 'A' RRC: 248507	Braka Operating L.L.C.	RI	0.3906%	$180
Copeland Ranch 'A' RRC: 248507	Braka Operating L.L.C.	RI	0.3906%	$0
Copeland Ranch 'A' RRC: 248507	Braka Operating L.L.C.	RI	0.3906%	$0
Copeland Ranch A 18 RRC: 279279	Braka Operating L.L.C.	RI	0.3906%	$0
Copeland Ranch A #25 RRC: 248507	Braka Operating L.L.C.	RI	0.3906%	$0
Copeland Ranch A 26 RRC: 275283	Braka Operating L.L.C.	RI	0.3906%	$0
Copeland Ranch 'A' 3 RRC: 189438	Braka Operating L.L.C.	RI	0.3906%	$0
Copeland Ranch A 30 RRC: 281500	Braka Operating L.L.C.	RI	0.3906%	$0
Copeland Ranch A 4 RRC: 279277	Braka Operating L.L.C.	RI	0.3906%	$0
Copeland Ranch A 6 RRC: 279278	Braka Operating L.L.C.	RI	0.3906%	$50
Copeland Ranch 'B' RRC: 203517	Braka Operating L.L.C.	RI	0.3906%	$270
Copeland Ranch B 15 RRC: 221261	Braka Operating L.L.C.	RI	0.3906%	$90
Copeland Ranch 'C' RRC: 241456	Braka Operating L.L.C.	RI	0.3906%	$1,590
Copeland Ranch C 11 RRC: 206354	Braka Operating L.L.C.	RI	0.3906%	$0
Copeland Ranch C 5 RRC: 194163	Braka Operating L.L.C.	RI	0.3906%	$0
Copeland Ranch -C- 7 RRC: 198066	Braka Operating L.L.C.	RI	0.3906%	$0
E Eliasville Caddo Uni RRC: 14358	Basa Resources	RI	0.2604%	$200
E Eliasville Caddo Uni RRC: 14358	Basa Resources	RI	0.2606%	$450
Hagaman-Jennings RRC: 102980	Eastland Operating	RI	0.1993%	$0

Frequently Asked Questions

What mineral rights does Cates Melinda Anderson own in Stephens County?

How can I sell my Stephens County mineral rights?

Where is Stephens County, Texas?

How much are Stephens County mineral rights worth?

What is the difference between working interest and royalty interest?

About Stephens County & The Bend Arch

Stephens County is in North-Central Texas, with Breckenridge as its county seat. It sits on the Bend Arch in the western Fort Worth Basin — a long-producing conventional oil & gas area known for the Caddo, Marble Falls, and shallower pay zones.

The Breckenridge field and surrounding Bend Arch leases have produced oil and gas for over a century. Production is mature and long-lived, with many shallow conventional wells declining slowly and continuing to pay royalties for decades.

Many mineral owners in Stephens County have received royalty payments for decades. As wells mature and production declines, some owners choose to sell their mineral rights to convert future uncertain income into immediate cash. Buckhead Energy purchases mineral rights across the Bend Arch and Fort Worth Basin.