Oil Production Has Shaped Wilbarger County for Over a Century

Oil production in Wilbarger County dates to 1915, when the first producing well came in. Significant commercial development followed with the South Vernon field in 1923. By January 1991, the county had produced over 252 million barrels since 1915. Oil became a major part of the local economy alongside farming and ranching.

If you are buying land in Wilbarger County, check whether the mineral rights come with it. Mineral rights can be severed, which means someone else may own the oil and gas under the surface. The Railroad Commission of Texas tracks all permitted wells, production records, and operator information. You can search well records by county on their website.