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Mineral Rights & Oil Wells

Oil and gas wells are common here — you can look them up before you buy

Glasscock County sits in an active oil-producing area; the Railroad Commission has a free online map to see wells near any property.

Glasscock County Home & Property

Glasscock County has a long history of oil production. The county's first oil was found in 1926, and production continued for decades after. Today the county is part of the Permian Basin, one of the most active oil regions in the United States. If you buy land here, oil and gas wells may already exist on or near your property.

The Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) regulates oil and gas drilling in Texas. Its free Public GIS Viewer lets you see well locations on a map by address or survey. If someone wants to drill a well on your land, they are required to notify you as the surface owner. Check the RRC site to look up any existing wells, review production records, and understand what operators are active in the area.

Source to confirm: Railroad Commission of Texas – Public GIS Viewer

More Glasscock County notes

Property Tax Basics

Two offices handle your property taxes in Glasscock County

The appraisal district sets your home's value; a separate tax office sends the bill and collects payment.

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Homestead Exemption

A homestead exemption can lower your school tax bill in Glasscock County

If you own and live in your home, you may qualify for a homestead exemption that reduces the taxable value of your property.

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Agricultural Valuation

Most rural land in Glasscock County qualifies for ag valuation

Farmland and ranchland can be taxed on its ability to produce crops or livestock — not on what a buyer would pay for it.

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Groundwater Rules

You need a permit before drilling a water well in Glasscock County

The Glasscock Groundwater Conservation District requires a permit for any new well drilled in the county.

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