Proclamation Oil and Gas actively purchases mineral rights and oil and gas royalties across the state of Texas. As the nation's largest oil and gas producing state — responsible for roughly 43% of all U.S. crude oil production — Texas offers mineral owners some of the strongest valuations in the country. Whether your minerals are located in the Permian Basin, Eagle Ford Shale, Haynesville Shale, or elsewhere in the state, we are happy to evaluate your property and provide a competitive offer.
Texas has been the heart of the American oil and gas industry for over a century and continues to lead the nation in production by a wide margin. The state produces more than 5.8 million barrels of crude oil per day — more than most entire countries — and generates tens of billions of dollars in annual revenue from oil and gas activity. With active drilling programs across multiple world-class basins, mineral rights values in Texas remain at historically elevated levels.
Now is an excellent time to monetize your mineral and royalty interests. Record production levels, sustained operator investment, and strong commodity prices all support favorable valuations for sellers. Whether you're looking to simplify your estate, diversify your investments, eliminate administrative burden, or convert an uncertain income stream into immediate capital — Proclamation Oil and Gas provides free, no-obligation evaluations so you can make an informed decision. Learn more about why mineral owners choose to sell →
Texas is home to three of the most prolific oil and gas plays in the United States, each with distinct geologic characteristics and active development programs:
Permian Basin (West Texas): The largest and most productive oil basin in the United States. Spanning the Midland and Delaware sub-basins across West Texas, the Permian accounts for nearly half of all Texas crude oil production. Major targets include the Wolfcamp, Bone Spring, and Spraberry formations.
Eagle Ford Shale (South Texas): One of the most successful shale plays in North America, stretching across South Texas from the Mexican border to East Texas. The Eagle Ford is prized for its oil-rich window, liquids-rich gas, and dry gas zones, and it remains a top drilling destination for major operators.
Haynesville Shale (East Texas): One of the premier natural gas producing formations in the United States, spanning East Texas and northwest Louisiana. The Haynesville has experienced a major resurgence driven by proximity to Gulf Coast LNG export terminals and growing domestic gas demand.
We actively purchase mineral rights and royalties across all three of Texas's major resource plays. Below is an overview of each area and the counties where we are most active. If your minerals are located anywhere in Texas, we encourage you to reach out.
The Permian Basin is the crown jewel of American oil production. Spanning dozens of counties across West Texas and southeastern New Mexico, the Texas portion of the Permian Basin produces over 4 million barrels of crude oil per day from its two primary sub-basins — the Midland Basin and the Delaware Basin. The Permian is home to multiple stacked producing formations, including the Wolfcamp, Spraberry, Bone Spring, and Cline Shale, which allow operators to drill multiple wells targeting different zones from a single surface location.
Major operators including Pioneer Natural Resources (now part of ExxonMobil), ConocoPhillips, Diamondback Energy, and Occidental Petroleum maintain aggressive drilling programs throughout the basin. The Permian's infrastructure advantages — including extensive pipeline networks, processing facilities, and export capacity from Gulf Coast terminals — make it one of the most economically efficient places to produce oil anywhere in the world. Mineral rights in core Permian Basin counties command some of the highest per-acre valuations in the nation.
The Eagle Ford Shale extends roughly 400 miles across South Texas and is one of the most economically significant shale formations in North America. The play is divided into three distinct windows — an oil window in the northwest, a condensate and liquids-rich gas window in the middle, and a dry gas window to the southeast — giving it a diverse production profile that attracts a wide range of operators. At peak production, the Eagle Ford produced over 1.7 million barrels of oil equivalent per day, and it remains one of the most active drilling regions in Texas.
Key operators in the Eagle Ford include EOG Resources, Marathon Oil, ConocoPhillips, and Devon Energy, along with a host of active independents. The formation's relatively shallow depth, consistent geology, and proximity to Gulf Coast refining and export infrastructure make it an attractive development target. Mineral rights in core Eagle Ford counties — particularly in the oil window — continue to command strong valuations driven by sustained production and active development programs.
The Haynesville Shale is one of the top natural gas producing formations in the United States, spanning East Texas and northwestern Louisiana at depths of 10,000 to 13,000 feet. The Haynesville has experienced a significant resurgence in recent years, driven by its strategic proximity to the rapidly expanding Gulf Coast LNG export corridor. With multiple LNG facilities now operational and several more under construction along the Sabine Pass and Cameron Parish coast, Haynesville gas has direct access to premium global markets — making the play one of the most economically attractive natural gas basins in North America.
Major operators in the Haynesville include Chesapeake Energy (now Expand Energy), Comstock Resources, Aethon Energy, and Southwestern Energy. The formation is known for its high initial production rates, favorable decline curves, and the ability to produce large volumes of dry gas with minimal processing requirements. Mineral rights in core Haynesville counties benefit from the growing LNG export tailwind, which continues to support strong gas prices and active drilling programs in the region.
Below are some of the counties where we are most actively purchasing mineral rights and royalties. We evaluate properties in all Texas counties — if your minerals are located anywhere in the state, we encourage you to reach out.
The namesake county of the Midland Basin and the commercial hub of the Permian. Midland County sits atop some of the most prolific Wolfcamp and Spraberry acreage in the basin, with major operators running continuous drilling programs and multi-zone development strategies.
Located in the heart of the Delaware Basin, Reeves County is one of the most actively drilled counties in the entire Permian Basin. Operators target the Wolfcamp and Bone Spring formations here, and the county consistently ranks among Texas's top oil-producing counties by new well completions.
A core Midland Basin county with extensive Spraberry and Wolfcamp development. Martin County is home to some of the highest-producing horizontal wells in the Permian, attracting sustained investment from operators like Pioneer (ExxonMobil) and Diamondback Energy.
Often called the "sweet spot" of the Eagle Ford Shale oil window. Karnes County has consistently produced some of the highest initial production rates in the entire Eagle Ford play, making mineral rights in this area particularly valuable.
One of the largest and most active Eagle Ford counties, spanning the oil and condensate windows of the play. Webb County benefits from robust pipeline infrastructure and proximity to cross-border energy markets, and it continues to see active drilling programs from multiple operators.
Located in the core of the East Texas Haynesville Shale. Harrison County has seen a surge in drilling activity driven by growing LNG export demand along the Gulf Coast. The county's position in the thickest and most productive part of the Haynesville makes it a key focus area.
One of the most productive oil-producing counties in Texas on a per-acre basis. Despite being the least populated county in the state, Loving County sits atop premier Delaware Basin acreage and produces hundreds of thousands of barrels per day from Wolfcamp and Bone Spring wells.
A core Eagle Ford county in the heart of the liquids-rich oil window. La Salle County has been a top drilling destination since the early days of Eagle Ford development and continues to attract investment from major operators targeting the formation's productive sweet spot.
We also actively purchase minerals across dozens of additional Texas counties. Don't see your county listed? Reach out anyway — we're happy to evaluate mineral rights anywhere in the state.
Common questions about selling mineral rights in Texas
The value of Texas mineral rights varies significantly based on location, current production, nearby drilling activity, and the formations underlying your property. Minerals in core Permian Basin counties can command the highest per-acre prices in the nation, while Eagle Ford and Haynesville properties are valued based on their respective production profiles and development activity. Contact us for a free evaluation — we'll provide you with a fair, data-driven offer based on current market conditions.
Yes. While our primary focus areas are the Permian Basin (West Texas), Eagle Ford Shale (South Texas), and Haynesville Shale (East Texas), we evaluate and purchase mineral rights and royalties across all Texas counties. We also have dedicated pages for Oklahoma, Utah, New Mexico, and other states. If you own minerals anywhere in the continental US, we encourage you to reach out.
We purchase all types of mineral and royalty interests in Texas, including producing and non-producing mineral rights, royalty interests, overriding royalty interests (ORRIs), non-participating royalty interests (NPRIs), non-operated working interests, and other working interests on a case-by-case basis.
After you submit your information, we typically complete our evaluation and provide an offer within 5-7 business days. Once you accept our offer, the closing and title review process usually takes 30-45 days. Most transactions are completed within 60 days from start to finish.
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