# Top Texas Oil & Gas Operators 2026 — Leaderboard
> **Breadcrumb:** Buckhead Energy

> The top oil and gas operators active in Texas, ranked by total well count with recent permit activity, DUC inventory, and producing-well counts. Refreshed monthly from TX RRC well-header records.

**URL:** https://www.buckheadenergy.com/top-operators-texas
**Source:** Buckhead Energy (https://www.buckheadenergy.com/)
**Generated:** 2026-05-04 (heuristic; server-side extraction)

## Dataset
**Name:** Top Texas Oil & Gas Operators Leaderboard

Comprehensive leaderboard of the top oil and gas operators active in Texas, ranked by total well count, with recent permit activity, DUC inventory, and producing well counts for each.

**Variables measured:**
- Operator Name
- Total Well Count
- Recent Permits (24 Months)
- DUC Count
- Producing Well Count
- Top Formation
- Top County

## Page Outline
- Top Texas Oil & Gas Operators
  - About This Leaderboard
  - Own Minerals Operated by One of These Texas Companies?
  - Related Operator Intelligence

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## 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 48 hours, with closings in 7-14 days. Family-owned and operated since 2007, A+ BBB rated.

**Sell mineral rights:** https://www.buckheadenergy.com/sell
**Operator directory:** https://www.buckheadenergy.com/operators