Mineral Rights

Oil and Gas Activity in Kenedy County

Oil was discovered in Kenedy County in 1947, and the Texas Railroad Commission regulates all drilling and production here.

Kenedy County Home & Property

If you own land or are buying land in Kenedy County, check whether the mineral rights are included in the sale. In Texas, mineral rights can be split from surface rights. A seller can own the land surface but not the oil and gas below it. This is common in areas with long ranching and oil histories like Kenedy County.

The Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) regulates all oil and gas wells in the state. Their online tools let you search for active wells, permits, and production records by county. If you own minerals, a lease with an oil company is separate from your surface property. The RRC does not handle lease payments or royalty disputes — those are private contracts.

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

More Kenedy County notes

Property Tax

Who Handles Property Tax in Kenedy County

Kenedy County has its own appraisal district and a separate county tax office, both located in Sarita.

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Windstorm Insurance

Windstorm Insurance: What Kenedy County Homeowners Need to Know

Kenedy County is one of 14 Texas coastal counties where the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) can cover your home if private insurers won't.

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Hunting

Hunting in Kenedy County: Seasons and Bag Limits

Kenedy County is prime South Texas hunting territory with seasons for white-tailed deer, turkey, dove, quail, and more — but nearly all land is privately owned.

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County History

How Kenedy County Got Its Name — and Why Ranching Still Shapes It

Kenedy County was formed in 1921 and named for rancher Mifflin Kenedy, and just a handful of large ranching families have held most of the land ever since.

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