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Mineral Rights / Oil & Gas

Oil Production Has Shaped Mitchell County Since 1920

Petroleum was discovered in Mitchell County in 1920, and active oil and gas production continues today, which matters if you own or are buying land here.

Mitchell County Home & Property

In West Texas, mineral rights are often split from surface rights. That means the person who sells you land may keep the oil and gas rights below it. Before buying rural property in Mitchell County, check whether the minerals are included. If they are not, a future owner of those rights could legally drill on or near your property.

The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) regulates all oil and gas activity in the state. You can search for active wells and permits tied to any parcel on the RRC website. The commission also has district offices that handle Mitchell County. Knowing what wells or permits exist near a property you want to buy is practical due diligence in this region.

Source to confirm: Railroad Commission of Texas — Oil and Gas Well Records Online

More Mitchell County notes

Property Tax

Mitchell County Has Two Separate Tax Offices

Mitchell County splits property tax work between two offices — the appraisal district sets your value, and the tax assessor-collector handles your bill.

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Property Tax Exemption

Homestead Exemption Can Lower Your School Tax Bill

If you live in your Mitchell County home as your main residence, you may qualify for a homestead exemption that reduces the taxable value for school taxes.

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Property Tax

Nine Different Taxing Units Can Appear on Your Tax Bill

Property owners in Mitchell County may owe taxes to up to nine different local government entities, depending on where their land sits.

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Water Rights

A Groundwater District Covers All of Mitchell County

The Lone Wolf Groundwater Conservation District regulates water wells across all of Mitchell County and requires permits for new wells.

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