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Free Consultation If you own mineral rights in Texas and you have questions, we can help. The team at Texas Royalty Brokers is dedicated to helping mineral owners in Texas. Mineral owners reach out to us on a daily basis with the following types of questions: How do I sell mineral rights for the best price? What are my mineral rights worth? What are the tax implications of selling mineral rights? Can you help me determine whether an offer I received is fair? Is now a good time to sell mineral rights? No matter what questions you have[...]
Mineral Rights Value in 2026: Real Market Value
What Are Your Mineral Rights Worth in 2026? If you’re thinking about selling your mineral rights, or just curious what they might be worth, this article is absolutely essential. Understanding the value of your mineral rights isn’t as simple as checking a price online or asking your neighbor what they got. There are dozens of factors that impact value, and if you don’t know what to look for, you could leave substantial money on the table. This article breaks down everything you need to know in clear, simple terms. No industry jargon, no fluff. You'll learn how mineral[...]
Inherited Mineral Rights: What They’re Worth and What to Do Next
Inherited Mineral Rights: What They’re Worth and What to Do Next If you’ve recently inherited mineral rights, you might be wondering what to do next. You’re not alone. Mineral rights can be one of the most confusing assets to inherit. At the same time, they can also be one of the most valuable. Whether these rights have been in your family for years or you just found out you own them, you may be sitting on an asset with significant potential. The challenge is knowing what you have and what to do with it. Inherited mineral rights can[...]
Texas Drilling Permits – Current Activity Across Texas
Texas Drilling Permits – Current Activity Across Texas Understanding Texas drilling permits is one of the most important first steps in evaluating potential oil and gas activity near your property. A drilling permit signals that an operator is preparing for a possible well, but it does not guarantee that drilling will occur or when it might happen. This page provides a clear, up-to-date view of currently active Texas drilling permits, broken down by county and visualized across the state using a heat map. Whether you are a mineral owner, landowner, mineral rights investor, or simply tracking drilling activity,[...]
DUC Wells Explained: Mineral Owner Guide
DUC Wells Explained: Mineral Owner Guide If you own mineral rights, you may have heard the term “DUC well” and wondered what it means for you. DUC stands for “drilled but uncompleted.” In simple terms, it is a well that has already been drilled into the ground but has not yet been finished and brought into production. For mineral owners, this stage is a big deal. A DUC well usually represents one of the highest points of value your minerals will ever reach. The operator has already invested heavily by drilling the well, which means the chance of[...]
Texas Rig Count | Current Drilling Activity in Texas
Texas Rig Count | Current Drilling Activity in Texas This page provides a snapshot of current drilling activity in Texas, using active rig data to show where drilling is happening today and which operators are driving that activity. The breakdowns below focus on clarity and usability, highlighting both geographic concentration and operator-level trends. Texas Rig Count by County The county view shows where active drilling rigs are currently operating across Texas. Counties are ranked by total active rig count, making it easy to identify the most active areas at a glance or quickly check drilling activity in a[...]
Average Price Per Acre for Mineral Rights (2026 Guide)
Average Price Per Acre for Mineral Rights If you’re wondering about the average price per acre for mineral rights or the average price per acre for oil and gas rights, you’re definitely not alone. It’s one of the first things mineral owners want to know when they’re thinking about selling oil and gas royalties. The tricky part is, there’s no simple answer. There isn’t a set average price per net mineral acre. In fact, values can vary wildly even within the same county. In one part of the county, mineral rights might be worth $50 per acre. Just[...]
Mineral Rights Buyers
Finding Trustworthy Mineral Rights Buyers Thinking about selling your mineral rights? Don't let the wrong mineral rights buyer cost you thousands. Finding a mineral buyer is easy. Finding a trustworthy mineral rights buyer is the hard part. If you're searching for mineral rights buyers, you're in the right place. Before you sell mineral rights, you need to understand the type of mineral buyers you'll encounter and how to avoid the shady ones. Every year, mineral owners unknowingly accept lowball offers, leaving serious money on the table. Why? Because many mineral buyers count on you not knowing what your[...]
Never Sell Mineral Rights
Never Sell Mineral Rights Never sell mineral rights? This common advice is WRONG! When you hear someone say "never sell mineral rights", you should take it with a grain of salt. Every person has a unique situation. Deciding whether to sell mineral rights is a personal decision. Life happens. Maybe you’ve got big expenses coming up. Maybe you’d rather put that money to work somewhere else. Or maybe you’re just tired of the uncertainty and want something more predictable. The phrase never sell mineral rights originated when families wanted to pass mineral rights down through the generations. The[...]
Selling Mineral Rights in Texas: 2026 Guide
Selling Mineral Rights in Texas: 2026 Guide If you’re thinking about selling mineral rights in Texas, you’re in the right place. This is one of the most important financial decisions many mineral owners will ever make, and the process can feel overwhelming if you’ve never been through it before. The good news is that you don’t have to figure it out alone. At Texas Royalty Brokers, we specialize in helping mineral owners across Texas understand exactly what they own, what it’s worth, and how to create real competition between buyers. That competition is what drives prices higher and[...]
