Eagle Ford Shale and mineral rights in Atascosa County

The Eagle Ford Shale crosses Atascosa County. The Railroad Commission lists Atascosa among the affected counties and provides public tools for wells, operators, and production records.

Texas can split the surface estate from the mineral estate. That means one person can own the land you see while someone else owns the oil and gas below it. RRC says that split is common in areas with long oil and gas activity.

If the minerals are already leased, a surface owner may ask the lessee for a surface-use or damages agreement. There is no legal requirement that the lessee sign one. For a rural tract, read the deed history and RRC records early in the deal.