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Oil and Gas Activity Is Regulated from the Pampa Office

Lipscomb County Rules & Licenses

Oil production began in Lipscomb County in 1956 and has continued since. The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) regulates all oil and gas wells, pipelines, and related activity in the state. Lipscomb County falls under RRC District 10, which is based in Pampa, Texas.

If you are buying land and want to know about existing wells, permits, or production history nearby, the RRC's online GIS viewer and well records database are free to use. Mineral rights in Texas can be split from surface rights — meaning someone else may own the minerals beneath land you buy. It is wise to ask about this before any purchase. The RRC website is the official place to research well locations and status.

Content last revised 2026-07-11

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