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Mineral Rights

Oil and Gas Has Shaped Crockett County for Decades

If you buy land in Crockett County, find out whether mineral rights are included — they may have already been sold off.

Crockett County Home & Property

Oil was discovered in Crockett County in 1925. Major production followed in the 1930s and 1940s. The Todd Ellenburger field, opened in 1945, was among the most productive. Ranching families leased mineral rights to oil companies, and those minerals often passed through separate chains of ownership over the decades.

When you buy land here, the mineral rights may or may not come with the surface. Always ask your title company and attorney to check the deed for a mineral reservation. The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) regulates oil and gas operations in the county. You can look up well records and production data by county on the RRC website.

Source to confirm: Railroad Commission of Texas — Oil and Gas Production Data

More Crockett County notes

Property Tax

Who Handles Property Tax in Crockett County

One appraisal district sets your property value, but a separate tax office collects what you owe.

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Homestead Exemption

Homestead Exemption Can Lower Your Tax Bill

If your home is your primary residence, you can apply for a homestead exemption that reduces your taxable value.

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Water Wells

Groundwater in Crockett County Is Managed and Permit-Required

Crockett County has its own groundwater district — if you drill a well, you will need to deal with it.

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Hunting

Crockett County Has Both White-Tailed and Mule Deer Seasons

Crockett County is West Texas deer country. It has set bag limits for both white-tailed and mule deer.

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