Oil and Gas
Oil and Gas Activity Is Regulated by the Railroad Commission
Runnels County has had oil and gas production since 1927, and the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) District 7C in San Angelo oversees permitting and regulation for the county.
If you own land in Runnels County, there may be oil or gas activity on or near your property. Petroleum development here began with the discovery of the MacMillan field in 1927. The Texas Railroad Commission — which regulates oil and gas, not actual railroads — is the state agency in charge. Runnels County falls in RRC District 7C, served from the San Angelo office.
If you are buying land, it is worth checking whether mineral rights are included in the sale, because they are often severed from the surface rights. You can search well locations, production history, and permits on the RRC website. If you have concerns about a well or pipeline near your property, the RRC is the right agency to contact.
Source to confirm: Railroad Commission of Texas — Oil and Gas Counties and Districts