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Oil and Gas Have a Long History in Foard County

Foard County Home & Property

Foard County's oil story started early. The Handbook of Texas says leases were sold as early as 1901, and discovery came in 1925 at the Thalia field.

For a land buyer, the point is mineral title. In Texas, mineral rights can be owned apart from the surface, so a rural sale may include the dirt but not the oil and gas below it.

The Railroad Commission keeps well records from drilling permits through final plugging reports. Before buying acreage, ask the title company what minerals convey and search RRC records for nearby wells.

Content last revised 2026-07-11

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