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Mineral Rights

Oil and Gas Activity in Kent County

Oil has been produced in Kent County since 1946, and the Railroad Commission of Texas regulates all wells and production here.

Kent County Home & Property

Oil was discovered in Kent County in 1946. Production has been a major part of the local economy ever since. If you buy land here, mineral rights may or may not be included in the sale. In Texas, mineral rights are often severed from surface rights — meaning someone else may own the oil and gas under your land.

The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) regulates all oil and gas wells, pipelines, and production in the state. You can search well records and production data by county on the RRC website. If you are buying property, ask your title company to search for any existing oil and gas leases or mineral reservations on the deed.

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

More Kent County notes

Property Tax

Who Handles Property Taxes in Kent County

Kent County has its own appraisal district and a separate tax assessor-collector, both based in Jayton.

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Homestead Exemption

Homestead Exemption Can Lower Your Tax Bill

If you live in the home you own in Kent County, you may qualify for a homestead exemption that reduces your school tax.

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Water Rights

Groundwater in Kent County Is in GMA 6

Kent County is in Groundwater Management Area 6. Check with TWDB or TCEQ to confirm whether a local groundwater district covers your land before you drill a well.

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Hunting

Deer Hunting Rules in Kent County

Kent County hunters can take both white-tailed and mule deer, but season dates and bag limits differ for each species.

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