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Oil and Gas Activity Is Regulated by the Railroad Commission

Dimmit County Rules & Licenses

Commercial oil production in Dimmit County started in 1943. The county sits in the Eagle Ford Shale play, which brought a wave of drilling activity in recent decades. The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) is the state agency that regulates oil and gas here — it handles drilling permits, production reports, and well plugging.

If you own land in Dimmit County, you may own mineral rights separate from the surface. Buyers should check the deed carefully. You can look up well locations, permits, and operator names for free on the RRC website. Dimmit County falls under RRC District 01 (San Antonio office). If a well on or near your property concerns you, the RRC has a complaint process.

Content last revised 2026-07-11

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