Oil and gas in Haskell County falls under Railroad Commission District 7B

Oil was first drilled in Haskell County in 1929. Additional fields were discovered just before World War II, helping stabilize the local economy. Production climbed steeply in the postwar years.

Today, if you own land in Haskell County, mineral rights may be separate from surface rights. That means someone else might own the oil and gas beneath your property. Before you buy, check the deed carefully. If minerals are conveyed, you may receive royalties if a company drills. If they are not, a company can still lease them from the mineral owner without your permission.

All oil and gas wells and operators in Haskell County are regulated by the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC), District 7B. You can search active wells, permitted locations, and operator records using the RRC's online tools at rrc.texas.gov. This is also where complaints about spills or surface damage are filed.