Mineral Rights

Mineral Rights Under Your Land May Be Owned by Someone Else

In Texas, the mineral rights under a property can be severed from the surface — meaning you could own the land but not the oil, gas, or other minerals beneath it.

Johnson County Home & Property

Texas allows surface and mineral rights to be owned separately. If mineral rights were sold off years ago, the mineral owner can allow drilling on your property even if you object. This is called a split estate. In Johnson County, there has been some oil and gas activity.

Before you buy land, ask a title company or real estate attorney to search for any mineral reservations in the chain of title. The Railroad Commission of Texas (rrc.texas.gov) tracks drilling permits and well records. You can search for wells in Johnson County on the RRC website.

Source to confirm: Railroad Commission of Texas — Oil and Gas Well Records

More Johnson County notes

Property Tax

Two Offices Handle Property Tax in Johnson County

Johnson County has a separate appraisal district and tax office — they do different jobs, so knowing which one to call saves you time.

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Property Tax

Homestead Exemption Can Lower Your Property Tax Bill

If your home in Johnson County is your main residence, you likely qualify for a homestead exemption that reduces the taxable value.

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Agricultural Appraisal

Ag Valuation Can Sharply Cut Taxes on Rural Land

If your rural land in Johnson County is actively used for farming or ranching, it may qualify to be taxed on its productivity value instead of market value — often a big difference.

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Vehicle Registration

Register Your Car at the Johnson County Tax Office

The Johnson County Tax Office handles vehicle titles and registration — the same office where you pay property taxes.

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