Mineral Rights

Oil and Gas Are a Big Part of Gray County's Economy

Gray County has produced oil and gas since the 1920s, so if you buy land here, mineral rights and Railroad Commission activity are things to check.

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A major oil discovery near Pampa in 1926 changed Gray County fast. Since then, the county has produced over 672 million barrels of petroleum, according to the Texas State Historical Association. Oil and petrochemicals are still a big part of the local economy today.

If you buy rural land here, ask whether mineral rights come with it. Mineral rights are often sold apart from surface rights. The Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) is the state agency that regulates all oil and gas activity in Texas. Gray County is in RRC District 10. The district office is in Pampa. On the RRC website, you can look up active wells, permits, and production data for land you are thinking about buying.

Source to confirm: TSHA Handbook — Gray County

More Gray County notes

Property Tax

Gray County Has Two Separate Property Tax Offices

In Gray County, the appraisal district sets your property value while a separate tax office collects your bill — you deal with each for different things.

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Homestead Exemption

Homestead Exemption Can Lower Your Tax Bill in Gray County

If your home in Gray County is your main residence, you may qualify for a homestead exemption that reduces the value your taxes are based on.

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Water Wells

A Groundwater District Regulates Water Wells in Gray County

Gray County is inside the Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District, which means drilling or using a well here requires following district rules.

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Hunting

Gray County Allows Both White-Tailed and Mule Deer Hunting

Hunters in Gray County can pursue white-tailed deer, mule deer, and pronghorn under Texas Parks and Wildlife rules — but bag limits and seasons differ for each.

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