# Smith County, TX **URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/texas-mineral-rights/smith-county-tx/361.md [Latest](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/tags.md) --- ## [Diversified Energy royalty payments](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/diversified-energy-royalty-payments/88685)
**Author:** [@Mary\_Cooper\_Gilliam](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mary_Cooper_Gilliam)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2026, 9:25pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/diversified-energy-royalty-payments/88685 "2026-07-25T21:25:30Z")
I find Diversified Energy to be the worse company with the payment of royalties. They state the last day of business in the month but it varies. My royalties come through ACH so it is not the US mail. Anyone else have… --- ## [Bracken Grandchildren #3 info?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/bracken-grandchildren-3-info/88654)
**Author:** [@Elsie536](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Elsie536)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 6:39pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/bracken-grandchildren-3-info/88654 "2026-07-24T18:39:39Z")
Anyone know if there is activity around Bracken Grandchildren #3 in Smith County, Texas? I am getting offers to buy - my royalties have just been limping along so I’m wondering why there is recent interest. Thanks. --- ## [Ferguson W Survery mineral offer](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ferguson-w-survery-mineral-offer/88418)
**Author:** [@Elsie536](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Elsie536)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2026, 7:33pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ferguson-w-survery-mineral-offer/88418 "2026-07-08T19:33:15Z")
I have an offer of $1950 per net mineral acre for my mineral and royalty interests for Ferguson, W Survey in Smith County, Texas. I don’t recall any recent activity - anybody know if there is new activity in this area? … --- ## [Legal Description Interpretation](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/legal-description-interpretation/86015)
**Author:** [@ajaxup](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/ajaxup)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2026, 1:24pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/legal-description-interpretation/86015 "2026-02-21T13:24:36Z")
I inherited mineral interests in Smith County long ago but have never been contacted about any drilling activity that I can remember. The property description is something I’ve never seen the likes of before. Can anyone … --- ## [Lease holder vs well operator](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-holder-vs-well-operator/86003)
**Author:** [@Mary\_Cooper\_Gilliam](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mary_Cooper_Gilliam)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2026, 12:46am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-holder-vs-well-operator/86003 "2026-02-14T00:46:07Z")
I recently received a call from Caddo Minerals to sell my mineral rights. I am not interested in doing so. But they indicated my lease was held by Sabine Energy. However, my royalty payments etc. come from Diversified En… --- ## [Smith County Texas for the standard three year lease with an option for another two](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/smith-county-texas-for-the-standard-three-year-lease-with-an-option-for-another-two/85456)
**Author:** [@Donna\_MacDonald](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Donna_MacDonald)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2026, 11:23pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/smith-county-texas-for-the-standard-three-year-lease-with-an-option-for-another-two/85456 "2026-01-15T23:23:16Z")
I own about 3 acres in the larger parcel noted in green on the attached map. I’ve been offered $100 a mineral acre with a 3/16 royalty. Can anyone tell me if anything’s going on over there? I don’t know. $100 a mineral a… --- ## [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 … --- ## [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… --- ## [Leasing activity in Smith County Texas](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/leasing-activity-in-smith-county-texas/82883)
**Author:** [@David\_A\_Fenoglio](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/David_A_Fenoglio)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2025, 12:52am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/leasing-activity-in-smith-county-texas/82883 "2025-10-15T00:52:39Z")
Any oil and gas leasing activity east of Tyler Texas. Thanks --- ## [Low Production on gas well](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/low-production-on-gas-well/83042)
**Author:** [@Mary\_Cooper\_Gilliam](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mary_Cooper_Gilliam)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2025, 7:18pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/low-production-on-gas-well/83042 "2025-08-13T19:18:26Z")
What does “Liq 75 Gauge change” mean on a gas well’s record on the Railroad Commission production site? This well, which started out strong, has declined. Another well drilled at the same time remains strong. --- ## [Recieved a request for W-9 from unknown Company](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/recieved-a-request-for-w-9-from-unknown-company/82121)
**Author:** [@bkay](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/bkay)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2025, 9:47pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/recieved-a-request-for-w-9-from-unknown-company/82121 "2025-06-28T21:47:19Z")
I just received a request for a W-9 form from a Texas LLC. The letter says they have “taken over” operations from X company, certain wells in which I may have an interest in Upshur, Smith and Gregg Counties. (My spouse p… --- ## [Is Diversified Production permitting wells in Smith County TX](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/is-diversified-production-permitting-wells-in-smith-county-tx/81461)
**Author:** [@Mary\_Cooper\_Gilliam](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mary_Cooper_Gilliam)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 6:46pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/is-diversified-production-permitting-wells-in-smith-county-tx/81461 "2025-05-22T18:46:23Z")
There seems to be some activity in Smith County but I do not see anything by Diversified Energy. --- ## [New Lease Offer in Smith County](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/new-lease-offer-in-smith-county/80787)
**Author:** [@C\_Patrick](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/C_Patrick)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2025, 1:33am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/new-lease-offer-in-smith-county/80787 "2025-04-21T01:33:34Z")
Have y’all received a lease offer recently in Smith County? We have a property just a couple miles NE of the loop in Tyler and were recently contacted by a landman. They offered a $200 bonus and 3/16 royalty on a 3 year … --- ## [SKIM on Revenue Statement](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/skim-on-revenue-statement/80594)
**Author:** [@Mary\_Cooper\_Gilliam](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mary_Cooper_Gilliam)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2025, 2:46pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/skim-on-revenue-statement/80594 "2025-04-01T14:46:24Z")
This is the first time I have seen this on a Revenue Statement in 30 years. The new company is Diversified Productions, who are unreachable. Can someone shed some light on what it is? --- ## [Diversified Production LLC in Smith County](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/diversified-production-llc-in-smith-county/78327)
**Author:** [@Mary\_Cooper\_Gilliam](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mary_Cooper_Gilliam)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 2:40pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/diversified-production-llc-in-smith-county/78327 "2025-01-16T14:40:17Z")
Has anyone had any experience with Diversified Production LLC? I noticed on the RRC site they are listed as the producer for my wells as of Oct. 2024. --- ## [Lease bonus in smith county, tx](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-bonus-in-smith-county-tx/74564)
**Author:** [@SBowyer](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/SBowyer)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2024, 4:57pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-bonus-in-smith-county-tx/74564 "2024-03-31T16:57:11Z")
I just inherited several oil and gas deeds from my father, so I am new to this. I have a current lease offer for a 20 acre tract out of Section 22 of the Thomas Quevedo Survey, A-18, Smith County, Texas. The offer is $30… --- ## [Letter in mail re Northcutt Pad well](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/letter-in-mail-re-northcutt-pad-well/71264)
**Author:** [@Pelischek](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Pelischek)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2023, 7:32pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/letter-in-mail-re-northcutt-pad-well/71264 "2023-06-19T19:32:24Z")
I received a letter from Maxima Minerals offering to buy my mineral interest in Northcutt Pad in Smith County, Texas. What is Northcutt Pad? --- ## [Inherited mineral rights, near Hitts Lake](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/inherited-mineral-rights-near-hitts-lake/67519)
**Author:** [@needtoknowbassist](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/needtoknowbassist)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2022, 9:14pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/inherited-mineral-rights-near-hitts-lake/67519 "2022-08-16T21:14:09Z")
Recently, I became aware that I own the rights to approximately 10 net mineral acres located near the Hitts Lake area of Smith County. These acres are not located in the area of current production in Hitts Lake, but are … --- ## [Seller in Arp, TX reserves mineral rights - does he own them or not?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/seller-in-arp-tx-reserves-mineral-rights-does-he-own-them-or-not/64195)
**Author:** [@Magdalena](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Magdalena)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2021, 2:20pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/seller-in-arp-tx-reserves-mineral-rights-does-he-own-them-or-not/64195 "2021-12-13T14:20:57Z")
Hello, I am thinking of buying a 4 acre property in Arp, TX. Seller attached in his disclosure a document that says the following: “Subject to Section C, Seller reserves all of the Mineral Estate owned by Seller. Section… --- ## [Smith County, Texas - Activity](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/smith-county-texas-activity/60128)
**Author:** [@cb.samis](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/cb.samis)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2021, 5:45pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/smith-county-texas-activity/60128 "2021-01-29T17:45:03Z")
My family owns about 10 net acres in Smith County, Texas. We believe we own the minerals and know we own the surface. There is a family home on this property as well. My family has been approached a few times to sell the… --- ## [Inherited rights in Smith and Cherokee Co in TX](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/inherited-rights-in-smith-and-cherokee-co-in-tx/58002)
**Author:** [@pnelson](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/pnelson)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2020, 6:18pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/inherited-rights-in-smith-and-cherokee-co-in-tx/58002 "2020-07-09T18:18:31Z")
Hi, my mother had some minor mineral rights in the above counties. After her death my lawyers managed to have them put in the name of the estate. These only yielded $135 last year yet the lawyer who transferred the right… --- ## [Smith County TX Drilling](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/smith-county-tx-drilling/57454)
**Author:** [@Chawilk](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Chawilk)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 1:33am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/smith-county-tx-drilling/57454 "2020-05-15T01:33:01Z")
Hi, I inherited my grandma’s mineral rights on property in Smith County, Texas. I found out when a Landman contacted me and paid me a sum of $500 for drilling for 5 years and it had been dried for a long time. How do I g… --- ## [ALLEN-HAESLEY UNIT - Lease 286027](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/allen-haesley-unit-lease-286027/55141)
**Author:** [@TomWalker](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/TomWalker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2020, 6:07pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/allen-haesley-unit-lease-286027/55141 "2020-01-22T18:07:42Z")
This well is listed as drilled/shut in with Elm Grove Production as the operator. Does anyone have information on this well? --- ## [Refusing to sign an oil lease](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/refusing-to-sign-an-oil-lease/48839)
**Author:** [@Wislndixie](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Wislndixie)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2019, 6:42pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/refusing-to-sign-an-oil-lease/48839 "2019-10-31T18:42:49Z")
I just recently was contacted by RTW Land Services about leasing a tract of land in Smith County for Oil & Gas mineral rights. The lease offered $10 with a $20 signing bonus. No mention in the lease of percentage of roya… --- ## [Smith Co. TX Oil & Gas Violations May 03, 2019](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/smith-co-tx-oil-gas-violations-may-03-2019/46033)
**Author:** [@MRF\_Data\_Master](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/MRF_Data_Master)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2019, 6:16pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/smith-co-tx-oil-gas-violations-may-03-2019/46033 "2019-05-15T18:16:12Z")
As reported by the Railroad Commission of Texas. See the Inspections and Violations Data Manual for details. Field Name: TYLER (RODESSA) Operator: WILSON RESOURCES, INC. RRC Rule and Description: SWR 8(d)(2): Unper… --- ## [NARO Looking For Stories About the Royalty Lease Scams](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/naro-looking-for-stories-about-the-royalty-lease-scams/38894)
**Author:** [@wade\_caldwell](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/wade_caldwell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2019, 9:42pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/naro-looking-for-stories-about-the-royalty-lease-scams/38894 "2019-03-27T21:42:50Z")
In preparation for the upcoming legislative session, NARO-Texas is looking for good examples of the “royalty lease scam” being perpetrated these days. This involves approaching someone with an active lease and producing … --- ## [Courthousedirect.com Leases for Smith County, Texas](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/courthousedirect-com-leases-for-smith-county-texas/25805)
**Author:** [@Clint\_Liles](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Clint_Liles)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2019, 8:27pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/courthousedirect-com-leases-for-smith-county-texas/25805 "2019-02-14T20:27:09Z")
--- ## [Completion Reports-Smith County Texas](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/completion-reports-smith-county-texas/38064)
**Author:** [@Clint\_Liles](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Clint_Liles)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2019, 12:44am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/completion-reports-smith-county-texas/38064 "2019-01-20T00:44:05Z")
December 06, 2018 http://webapps.rrc.texas.gov/CMPL/viewPdfReportFormAction.do?method=cmplW2FormPdf&packetSummaryId=203862 --- ## [Smith County TX Oil & Gas Permits](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/smith-county-tx-oil-gas-permits/13188)
**Author:** [@Dave\_Thompson](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Dave_Thompson)\ **Replies:** 226\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2019, 1:29am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/smith-county-tx-oil-gas-permits/13188 "2019-01-11T01:29:57Z")
Post, discuss and share information related to Smith County Oil & Gas permits in the replies below. Thank you to Clint Liles for championing the effort to keep us all up to date. --- ## [Approached about an oil lease for inherited mineral rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/approached-about-an-oil-lease-for-inherited-mineral-rights/34305)
**Author:** [@Cmtaka](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Cmtaka)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2018, 3:00pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/approached-about-an-oil-lease-for-inherited-mineral-rights/34305 "2018-09-29T15:00:01Z")
Just received an offer to lease some mineral rights purchased by my grandfather and was looking for information. The offer is for a 5-year lease with a $50 per acre bonus and 1.5% royalty if there are any returns. We do … [Next page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/texas-mineral-rights/smith-county-tx/361.md?page=1)