Mineral Rights
Oil, Gas, and Mineral Rights in Hardeman County
Oil was discovered in Hardeman County in 1944, and the Railroad Commission of Texas still regulates all oil and gas activity here.
Hardeman County has had oil and gas production since 1944. If you buy land here, mineral rights may or may not be included. In Texas, mineral rights are often severed from surface rights and sold separately. Always check the deed to see what you are actually buying.
The Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) regulates all oil and gas wells in the state. Hardeman County falls under RRC District 9, based in Wichita Falls. The RRC keeps records of every permitted well. You can search well locations and operator information for free on the RRC website. This matters if you want to know what drilling activity is near a property you are considering.
Source to confirm: Railroad Commission of Texas — Oil & Gas Counties and Districts