Mineral Rights

Upshur County Has a Long Oil and Gas History

Oil was discovered in Upshur County in 1931, and the Railroad Commission of Texas (District 6, based in Henderson) regulates all oil and gas activity here today.

Upshur County Home & Property

In East Texas, the surface and mineral estates are often owned by different people. When you buy land in Upshur County, you may not own the oil, gas, or other minerals underneath it. Always ask a title company to clarify what mineral rights — if any — transfer with a purchase.

The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) regulates oil and gas drilling and production statewide. Upshur County falls under RRC District 6, headquartered in Henderson. The RRC's public GIS viewer lets you see well locations and lease data for any Texas county at rrc.texas.gov.

Source to confirm: RRC — Oil & Gas Counties and Districts

More Upshur County notes

Property Tax

Where to Handle Property Tax in Upshur County

The Upshur Appraisal District in Gilmer sets property values and handles exemption applications for all taxing entities in the county.

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Property Tax Exemption

Homestead Exemption Lowers Your School Tax Bill

Texas law requires school districts to give homeowners a $140,000 exemption on their main home. This can lower the school part of your property tax bill.

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Property Tax

Multiple Taxing Entities Mean Multiple Tax Lines

Upshur County property owners may owe taxes to several different groups at once — the county, a school district, a city, and special districts.

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Ag Exemption

Agricultural Valuation Can Cut Land Tax Bills Significantly

Land used for farming, timber, or wildlife management in Upshur County can qualify for a special lower tax value based on what the land produces, not what it would sell for.

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