Oil and gas wells are common here — you can look them up before you buy

Glasscock County has a long history of oil production. The county's first oil was found in 1926, and production continued for decades after. Today the county is part of the Permian Basin, one of the most active oil regions in the United States. If you buy land here, oil and gas wells may already exist on or near your property.

The Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) regulates oil and gas drilling in Texas. Its free Public GIS Viewer lets you see well locations on a map by address or survey. If someone wants to drill a well on your land, they are required to notify you as the surface owner. Check the RRC site to look up any existing wells, review production records, and understand what operators are active in the area.