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Parker County has natural gas production managed by the Railroad Commission

Parker County Rules & Licenses

Oil and gas activity in Parker County increased significantly after 1966. The county is primarily a gas-producing area — the Handbook of Texas recorded nearly 32.6 billion cubic feet of gas-well gas produced in 1982, with limited oil output.

If you are buying land in Parker County, ask whether the mineral rights are included or severed. In Texas, mineral rights can be owned separately from surface rights. The Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) regulates all oil and gas drilling and has searchable permit and well data at rrc.texas.gov. If a well is proposed on your land, the RRC governs the process.

Content last revised 2026-07-11

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Lake Weatherford supplies city water and local recreation

Lake Weatherford sits inside Parker County and serves as both the city's water supply and a spot for fishing and boating.

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Much of Parker County is unincorporated with few local rules

Texas counties can't zone land outside a city, so on most acreage in Parker County what you can build comes down to your deed and state law, not a county zoning map.

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The Parker County Courthouse is a landmark in Weatherford

The Parker County Courthouse was completed in 1886 using local limestone and still stands at the center of Weatherford.

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Possum Kingdom State Park is about an hour away

Parker County has no state park of its own, but Possum Kingdom State Park in neighboring Palo Pinto County is a short drive west.

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