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Mineral Rights

Oil and gas have been produced in Montague County since 1919

If you buy land in Montague County, mineral rights may already be severed from the surface — meaning someone else could own what is underground.

Montague County Home & Property

Texas allows mineral rights to be owned separately from the land above them. This is called a 'split estate.' Oil was first discovered in Montague County in 1919, and the county has a long history of petroleum production. That means many tracts already have severed minerals — the mineral owner has the right to drill even if you own the surface.

Before buying rural land here, check whether the seller owns the minerals or if they were kept by a previous owner. The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) keeps records of wells and production by county. You can search the RRC database online. A title company or real estate attorney can also pull mineral ownership from deed records.

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

More Montague County notes

Property Tax

Who handles your property taxes in Montague County

Two separate offices handle property taxes here — one sets the value, one collects the bill.

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Property Tax Exemption

Homestead exemption can cut your tax bill in Montague County

If this is your main home, you likely qualify for an exemption that reduces how much of its value is taxed.

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Hunting Regulations

Deer hunting rules in Montague County have a specific antler restriction

Montague County sits in the North Zone with a four-deer bag limit, but only one buck can have a wide spread.

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Public Land

LBJ National Grasslands offers public hunting and camping in Montague County

The Lyndon B. Johnson National Grasslands stretches into Montague County and is open to hunting, camping, and hiking.

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