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Mineral Rights

Oil and gas production has a long history in Goliad County

Goliad County has active oil and gas production, so if you buy land here, mineral rights are worth asking about.

Goliad County Home & Property

Goliad County has produced oil since at least 1929. The Texas State Historical Association documented over 82 million cumulative barrels of oil extracted from county lands through 2004. Active wells and leases remain in the county today.

When buying rural land, ask whether mineral rights are included. In Texas, mineral rights can be split from surface rights. The previous owner may have already sold the minerals. If someone else owns the minerals under your land, they have the legal right to access your surface for drilling operations. The Railroad Commission of Texas (District 2, San Antonio office) regulates all oil and gas activity in Goliad County. You can look up wells and leases on the RRC's public website.

Source to confirm: Railroad Commission of Texas — Oil & Gas Counties and Districts

More Goliad County notes

Property Tax

Who handles your property taxes in Goliad County

Two separate offices handle property taxes here — one sets your value, and another collects the bill.

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Homestead Exemption

Homestead exemption can lower your tax bill in Goliad County

If your home is your main residence, you likely qualify for a homestead exemption that reduces what you owe in property taxes.

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Water Wells

A groundwater district oversees water wells in Goliad County

If you plan to drill a water well on rural property here, the Goliad County Groundwater Conservation District has rules you need to follow.

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Fishing

Coleto Creek Reservoir offers public fishing near Goliad County

A 3,100-acre reservoir on the Goliad-Victoria county line gives anglers public access to largemouth bass, catfish, crappie, and more.

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