Oil & Gas

Parker County has natural gas production managed by the Railroad Commission

Parker County produces natural gas, and the Texas Railroad Commission regulates drilling, wells, and mineral rights activity in the county.

Parker County Rules & Licenses

Oil and gas activity in Parker County increased significantly after 1966. The county is primarily a gas-producing area — the Handbook of Texas recorded nearly 32.6 billion cubic feet of gas-well gas produced in 1982, with limited oil output.

If you are buying land in Parker County, ask whether the mineral rights are included or severed. In Texas, mineral rights can be owned separately from surface rights. The Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) regulates all oil and gas drilling and has searchable permit and well data at rrc.texas.gov. If a well is proposed on your land, the RRC governs the process.

Source to confirm: Texas Railroad Commission

More Parker County notes

Property Tax

Two offices handle property taxes in Parker County

Parker County splits property tax duties between two offices — one sets values, the other handles registration and some collections.

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Homestead Exemption

How the homestead exemption works in Parker County

Homeowners who live in their home on January 1 can apply to lower their taxable value and cap yearly appraisal increases.

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Ag Valuation

Agricultural valuation can cut land taxes dramatically

Land used for farming, ranching, or wildlife management may qualify for much lower tax values in Parker County.

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Vehicle Registration

Parker County requires an emissions test before registration

Because Parker County is part of the DFW air quality zone, most vehicles need an annual emissions test to renew registration.

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