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Mineral Rights & Oil/Gas

Oil and gas activity in Sutton County is regulated by the Railroad Commission

Sutton County has a history of oil and gas production. The Texas Railroad Commission regulates all wells and drilling in the area.

Sutton County Home & Property

Oil and gas development started in Sutton County in the 1920s. It grew a lot in the 1970s. If you buy land here, find out whether the mineral rights are included in the sale. In Texas, mineral rights and surface rights can be owned by different people. Many rural tracts have already had the minerals split off from the land.

The Texas Railroad Commission, called the RRC, regulates all oil and gas drilling, production, and pipelines in the county. You can use the RRC's public GIS viewer or well records database to look up wells on or near a property. This matters even if you don't own the minerals. A surface owner may still have to allow access to the land for mineral development.

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

More Sutton County notes

Property Tax

Who handles property taxes in Sutton County

The Sutton County Appraisal District handles property taxes in Sutton County. Up to five taxing units can appear on your bill.

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Tax Exemptions

Homestead and ag-use exemptions can lower your tax bill

If your home is your main residence, or if you use land for ranching, you may be able to lower your property tax bill.

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Groundwater & Wells

A local district regulates water wells in Sutton County

If you plan to drill a water well in Sutton County, a local district sets the rules and may require a permit.

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Hunting Regulations

Deer hunting rules for Sutton County

Sutton County falls in the North Zone for white-tailed deer and has specific bag limits and season dates set each year by Texas Parks and Wildlife.

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