# Texas Mineral Rights **URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/texas-mineral-rights/24.md?page=11 [Latest](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 12 --- ## [Key Exploration Update - October 14, 2025](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/key-exploration-update-october-14-2025/84217)
**Author:** [@Alan\_Herrington](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Alan_Herrington)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 5:24am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/key-exploration-update-october-14-2025/84217 "2025-12-05T05:24:12Z")
Back in April 2024, I posted that Key Exploration had been leasing acreage in the Ramon De La Garza Survey A-33 in Houston County. I continue to believe that Key has been leasing for Expand in Cherokee County, and I wond… --- ## [Allocation of royalties in 3 mile long Bullsnake1404A](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/allocation-of-royalties-in-3-mile-long-bullsnake1404a/84845)
**Author:** [@Archie\_Smith](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Archie_Smith)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2025, 7:29pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/allocation-of-royalties-in-3-mile-long-bullsnake1404a/84845 "2025-12-04T19:29:09Z")
I have been presented with a division order that appears to arbitrarily allocate royalties. I am in the 643.2-acre section with the initial take point that is only allocated 22.996%, whereas 2 other smaller sections (481… --- ## [Reeves County TX Appraisal District](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/reeves-county-tx-appraisal-district/84876)
**Author:** [@Joy\_Roberts](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Joy_Roberts)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2025, 2:57am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/reeves-county-tx-appraisal-district/84876 "2025-12-04T02:57:20Z")
Does anyone know if the Reeves CAD online payment system is working smoothly now? I have had problems in the past, but I would like to use it this year because I have wells in two different places in Reeves County Appra… --- ## [Drake Exploration - More Leases Recorded In July](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/drake-exploration-more-leases-recorded-in-july/83077)
**Author:** [@Alan\_Herrington](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Alan_Herrington)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2025, 9:55pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/drake-exploration-more-leases-recorded-in-july/83077 "2025-12-03T21:55:56Z")
TexasFile updated their Houston County information yesterday, providing access to all documents filed during July. Drake Exploration recorded 424 lease memos, adding acreage in 45 new surveys located northeast of Grapela… --- ## [Recent purchase offer for mineral rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/recent-purchase-offer-for-mineral-rights/84682)
**Author:** [@BobWillsFan](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/BobWillsFan)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2025, 4:37pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/recent-purchase-offer-for-mineral-rights/84682 "2025-12-02T16:37:42Z")
I just received an offer for a small non-participating royalty interest (NPRI) in Dawson County Section 24, Block 36, Township 4-North. I’m wondering whether the offer is in the right ballpark. There are a couple of 201… --- ## [Forgotten mineral acres, previously leased but no current lease. How to proceed?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/forgotten-mineral-acres-previously-leased-but-no-current-lease-how-to-proceed/84887)
**Author:** [@SusanTD](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/SusanTD)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2025, 5:16am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/forgotten-mineral-acres-previously-leased-but-no-current-lease-how-to-proceed/84887 "2025-12-01T05:16:32Z")
I’m looking for guidance on what to do with some mineral acres in East Texas that were previously leased but have not been under an active lease for at least eight years. During a recent visit to the area, I realized we … --- ## [HBP from 1926 Lease, Sections 3 & 4, Block C-23](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/hbp-from-1926-lease-sections-3-4-block-c-23/84858)
**Author:** [@WhipMeister](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/WhipMeister)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2025, 5:06pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/hbp-from-1926-lease-sections-3-4-block-c-23/84858 "2025-11-29T17:06:38Z")
The minerals involved are in Block C-23, Sections 3 & 4. A landman recently approached us with a lease offer, but later withdrew the offer after discovering that these tracts appear to still be covered by a very old leas… --- ## [Reeves County Leasing Below Wolfcamp](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/reeves-county-leasing-below-wolfcamp/84780)
**Author:** [@HWGoodson](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/HWGoodson)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2025, 2:56am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/reeves-county-leasing-below-wolfcamp/84780 "2025-11-29T02:56:19Z")
I recently received an offer to lease my mineral rights in Reeves County, below the Wolfcamp formation, and I am looking for help on what the going lease rates per NMA would be. Info on sections below. Sect. 5, Blk C-1,… --- ## [Has Lamb county oil and gas activity died](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/has-lamb-county-oil-and-gas-activity-died/84855)
**Author:** [@fjonesiv](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/fjonesiv)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2025, 1:19am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/has-lamb-county-oil-and-gas-activity-died/84855 "2025-11-28T01:19:50Z")
It seems to me crickets only. Am I missing anything? --- ## [Leone Plantation](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/leone-plantation/84809)
**Author:** [@alesan](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/alesan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2025, 7:04pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/leone-plantation/84809 "2025-11-27T19:04:04Z")
Signed a lease a couple years ago for tracts in the “Leone Plantation.” Does anyone have any information regarding this area of Leon County? --- ## [Is Quintana still operational here in Refugio](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/is-quintana-still-operational-here-in-refugio/84854)
**Author:** [@fjonesiv](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/fjonesiv)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2025, 8:44pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/is-quintana-still-operational-here-in-refugio/84854 "2025-11-26T20:44:44Z")
Seems like I recall they used to have a significant presence here… uhh, 30 years ago. --- ## [Drilling activity in Winkler County](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/drilling-activity-in-winkler-county/83395)
**Author:** [@Archie\_Smith](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Archie_Smith)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2025, 4:30pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/drilling-activity-in-winkler-county/83395 "2025-11-26T16:30:47Z")
I have mineral interest in the Bullsnake 1404A well permitted Feb 14, 2025. I understand that drilling was started immediately on what is permitted to be a unique 3-mile horizontal drill by Continental Resources. Other t… --- ## [Ward county texas lease rates](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ward-county-texas-lease-rates/84627)
**Author:** [@elizabeth\_anne\_bowen](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/elizabeth_anne_bowen)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2025, 6:35pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ward-county-texas-lease-rates/84627 "2025-11-25T18:35:50Z")
Looking for insight on lease bonus rates in Ward County, Texas, Section 209 Block 34. Any input would be appreciated, thank you! --- ## [Cherokee County Tx/Seismic Survey](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/cherokee-county-tx-seismic-survey/83464)
**Author:** [@ted\_elder](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/ted_elder)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2025, 12:19am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/cherokee-county-tx-seismic-survey/83464 "2025-11-24T00:19:01Z")
I own some land in Cherokee County, Texas just south of Alto. Over the past couple of weeks, I have received an offer to purchase my mineral rights and a lease to conduct seismic via the mail from two different parties. … --- ## [Map of my interests](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/map-of-my-interests/83895)
**Author:** [@jtarbutton](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/jtarbutton)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2025, 6:01pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/map-of-my-interests/83895 "2025-11-21T18:01:05Z")
Does anyone know of a map tool I can access that would show all of my interests/surveys on one map? Thank you. --- ## [How to Contact Company About Mineral Rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-contact-company-about-mineral-rights/84570)
**Author:** [@Mikey](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mikey)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2025, 11:31pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-contact-company-about-mineral-rights/84570 "2025-11-20T23:31:06Z")
Recently Mitsui leased mineral rights in Leon County, Maine, Mays A-560. My siblings and I were not contacted about any lease. We inherited some rights from our father, that he owned after our mother passed. His probated… --- ## [Small mineral interest](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/small-mineral-interest/84668)
**Author:** [@Katskye225](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Katskye225)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2025, 4:41pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/small-mineral-interest/84668 "2025-11-20T16:41:52Z")
I own a small interest in Howard County (Section 10, Block 31). I’m interested in divesting 50%. Not sure where to start. Does anyone have any resources in getting more information? --- ## [Offers to buy](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/offers-to-buy/84657)
**Author:** [@Cally](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Cally)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2025, 6:03pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/offers-to-buy/84657 "2025-11-19T18:03:45Z")
This is the first time I have used this site (or any), so I’m sorry if I am not doing this correctly. I’m hoping I can find someone with information on the crazy amount of offers to buy my producing mineral rights in Leo… --- ## [Top lease after pad is constructed](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/top-lease-after-pad-is-constructed/84685)
**Author:** [@cricketfire46](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/cricketfire46)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2025, 10:53pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/top-lease-after-pad-is-constructed/84685 "2025-11-16T22:53:28Z")
Hello everyone, we have 200ish acres in Morris County that already has a pad constructed and permit issued but the operator is tied up in court. I received a call today regarding a top lease on it as it expires soon. I h… --- ## [John’s Eden’s Survey](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/john-s-eden-s-survey/83368)
**Author:** [@Mark4run](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mark4run)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2025, 6:23am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/john-s-eden-s-survey/83368 "2025-11-16T06:23:00Z")
John Edens Survey, A-31, Houston County, Texas Hello all - this is our first post here! We own roughly 36 NMA in this area (gross 750ish), and are receiving offers to purchase our NMAs. The area is currently leased (202… --- ## [Purchase minerals in Smith County, TX](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/purchase-minerals-in-smith-county-tx/84654)
**Author:** [@Donna\_MacDonald](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Donna_MacDonald)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2025, 5:19pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/purchase-minerals-in-smith-county-tx/84654 "2025-11-14T17:19:14Z")
Actually, I’ve been approached by someone who wants to purchase my mineral interests and I need some advice about what to do. They’re located in Smith County and there’s not much activity going on from what I’ve been tol… --- ## [IKE drilling buying out SM leases](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ike-drilling-buying-out-sm-leases/83074)
**Author:** [@LamesaLand](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/LamesaLand)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2025, 5:44pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ike-drilling-buying-out-sm-leases/83074 "2025-11-13T17:44:12Z")
Hello All - My family has had cotton farmland in Dawson County for over 100 years now. It is still active. In the 70s or 80s is when the O&G leases started to come into play, best to my memory, for we also had mineral r… --- ## [Guidance on Selling Mineral Rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/guidance-on-selling-mineral-rights/84612)
**Author:** [@RS76](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/RS76)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2025, 8:32pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/guidance-on-selling-mineral-rights/84612 "2025-11-12T20:32:00Z")
Some time ago, I inherited 67.02 acres of mineral rights in the J.C. Neil Survey area. My siblings also inherited, and I believe that we each have 67.02 acres, not 1/4 of that amount, but I’m not certain how to confirm t… --- ## [Mitsui Whitaker Well abstract 478 Leon Co. Texas](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mitsui-whitaker-well-abstract-478-leon-co-texas/83422)
**Author:** [@AnthonyCalifornia](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/AnthonyCalifornia)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2025, 9:46pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mitsui-whitaker-well-abstract-478-leon-co-texas/83422 "2025-11-11T21:46:05Z")
I was told this afternoon that drilling has been completed on this well and the rig has been moved offsite now. Can anybody confirm this? If so, if all is good I assume the well will be producing soon. --- ## [Working Interest Partner vs. Royalty](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/working-interest-partner-vs-royalty/83270)
**Author:** [@JohnBrad](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/JohnBrad)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2025, 12:20am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/working-interest-partner-vs-royalty/83270 "2025-11-09T00:20:07Z")
Can anyone offer insight into the difference in revenue between WIP and RI? I’m new to this and my relatives claim they were never offered a lease and were told to take it or leave it as working interest partners. One wo… --- ## [Interested in leasing again](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/interested-in-leasing-again/84510)
**Author:** [@Jamie\_Hopkins](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jamie_Hopkins)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2025, 10:35pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/interested-in-leasing-again/84510 "2025-11-05T22:35:20Z")
We have mineral rights that were leased several years ago. They ran out without a word from the company leasing and I was wondering how we can find out if anyone might be interested in a new lease. Our rights are part of… --- ## [Eminent domain re pipeline easement](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/eminent-domain-re-pipeline-easement/84502)
**Author:** [@chuck](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/chuck)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2025, 12:57pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/eminent-domain-re-pipeline-easement/84502 "2025-11-04T12:57:35Z")
Can a private pipeline utilize eminent domain to initiate condemnation proceedings for a pipeline easement? I can appreciate that a common carrier pipeline, publicly regulated, can claim it serves the public good. But a … --- ## [Lease bonus rate](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-bonus-rate/83112)
**Author:** [@leila](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/leila)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2025, 9:42pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-bonus-rate/83112 "2025-11-03T21:42:54Z")
What is the going bonus rate for the Thomas Collingham Survey, A-160 in Leon County, Texas? My husband has approximately 32 NMA. Thank you. --- ## [Mineral Rights Prices](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-prices/84228)
**Author:** [@pennyd1974](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/pennyd1974)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2025, 9:39pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-prices/84228 "2025-11-03T21:39:03Z")
Hello. I am currently being offered an $800 bonus and 20% royalty. William Dunlap Survey A-237 Is this a current going rate? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. --- ## [Small Mineral Acreage Lithium Interest](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/small-mineral-acreage-lithium-interest/84196)
**Author:** [@pw-367](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/pw-367)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2025, 3:26pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/small-mineral-acreage-lithium-interest/84196 "2025-10-31T15:26:46Z")
I have a small mineral interest in Franklin County, Texas. Back in 2024, I was contacted by landmen about lithium extraction in the area, but I didn’t lease or sell. Surrounding tracts were purchased, and I’m wondering i… [Previous page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/texas-mineral-rights/24.md?page=10) [Next page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/texas-mineral-rights/24.md?page=12)