Mineral Rights & Oil
Oil and gas is a big deal in Reagan County
Reagan County sits in the Permian Basin, so mineral rights and active drilling are common concerns for property owners here.
When you buy land in Reagan County, mineral rights may or may not be included. In Texas, the mineral estate can be separated from the surface. If someone else owns the minerals under your land, they have the legal right to access it for drilling. Always check the deed to see if minerals have been severed.
The Railroad Commission of Texas regulates all oil and gas activity in the state. Reagan County falls under RRC District 7C, with a district office in San Angelo. You can use the RRC's online tools to look up active wells, drilling permits, and production history near any property. Understanding what sits beneath the land — and who owns it — is one of the most important things a buyer can do in this part of West Texas.
Source to confirm: Railroad Commission of Texas — Oil & Gas Counties and Districts