Eagle Ford Shale Runs Under La Salle County

The Eagle Ford Shale is a rock layer deep underground that holds oil and natural gas. It runs about 400 miles across South Texas. La Salle County is one of the key counties in this formation, especially for oil and condensate production.

In Texas, mineral rights can be owned separately from surface rights. That means if you buy land here, you may not own what is under it. Always check the deed to see if mineral rights are included. If minerals were already severed by a prior owner, an oil company can lease and drill without your permission — though surface damage rules still apply. The Texas Railroad Commission regulates all drilling and permitting. You can look up active permits and wells in La Salle County on the RRC's public GIS map.