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Mineral Rights

Oil and gas activity in Coleman County is regulated by the RRC

Coleman County has a history of oil and gas production, and the Texas Railroad Commission regulates all wells and operators here under District 7B.

Coleman County Home & Property

Oil was discovered in Coleman County around 1917. Production peaked in the 1950s and early 1960s. If you buy land here, the mineral rights — the right to oil, gas, and other minerals underground — may or may not come with the surface land. In many areas of Texas, a previous owner already sold them off separately.

The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) oversees all oil and gas drilling and production in the state. Coleman County falls under RRC District 7B, served by the Abilene office. You can look up well records, permits, and active operators on the RRC website. If you have questions about a lease or royalty payment, the RRC does not handle those disputes — you would need a lawyer for that.

Source to confirm: RRC — Oil & Gas Counties and Districts

More Coleman County notes

Property Tax

Coleman County has two separate tax offices

In Coleman County, the appraisal district collects property taxes — not the tax assessor-collector's office.

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Homestead Exemption

Homestead exemption can lower your property tax bill

If you own and live in your home in Coleman County, you can apply for a homestead exemption that reduces the taxable value of your property.

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Hunting

Deer hunting in Coleman County: seasons and limits

Coleman County allows up to 5 white-tailed deer per season, with no more than 2 bucks, across all hunting seasons combined.

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Public Hunting

TPWD offers a drawn public hunt on a Coleman County ranch

Texas Parks and Wildlife runs a drawn hunt on a ranch in Coleman County, giving hunters without private land access a chance to hunt here.

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