Mineral Rights & Oil/Gas

Oil and Gas Is Part of Wharton County's History — and Still Active

Oil production began in Wharton County in 1925 and continues today; if you buy land, check whether mineral rights are included.

Wharton County Home & Property

Wharton County has been an oil and gas producing area since 1925. The Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) regulates all oil and gas operations in the state and keeps public records of wells, permits, and production data for the county.

When buying land, mineral rights may or may not come with the surface. In Texas, the two can be split — someone else can own what is underground. Ask your title company or attorney to check whether mineral rights have been severed before you buy. You can look up well locations and production history for Wharton County through the RRC's free online research tools.

Source to confirm: Texas Railroad Commission — Research Queries

More Wharton County notes

Property Tax

Who Sets Your Property Value in Wharton County

The Wharton County Appraisal District sets property values, and a separate tax office collects the bills — two different offices, two different jobs.

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Homestead Exemption

How to Lower Your Property Tax Bill With a Homestead Exemption

Texas homeowners can cut their school property tax bill by filing a homestead exemption — but you have to apply for it yourself.

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Taxing Units

Many Taxing Units Can Bill You in Wharton County

About 22 separate taxing units can bill you in Wharton County. Your bill depends on where your property sits.

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Flood Risk

The Colorado River Floods — and Wharton County Has a Long History of It

The Colorado River cuts through Wharton County, and its floodplain puts many homes at serious flood risk.

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