Oil and gas has been part of Throckmorton County for over a century

Oil production in Throckmorton County started in 1925. Production peaked in the 1950s and has continued since. When you buy rural land here, mineral rights may or may not be included in the sale. In Texas, surface rights and mineral rights can be owned separately. If the minerals were severed years ago, you may own the land but not what is underneath it.

The Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) regulates all oil and gas activity in the state. You can search the RRC's online database to see what wells exist on or near a property before you buy. If you own minerals, royalty payments depend on your lease terms. A real estate attorney familiar with Texas mineral law can help you understand what a deed includes.