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Wise County · Groundwater Planning
Wise County Is in a Priority Groundwater Management Area
State regulators have flagged the Wise County area as having groundwater supply concerns because of heavy regional demand.
Wood County · Mineral Rights
Mineral Rights and Surface Rights Can Be Owned Separately
In Wood County, the person who owns the land surface may not own the oil, gas, or minerals beneath it — these are two legally separate estates in Texas.
Wood County · Groundwater & Wells
What to Know Before Drilling a Water Well
Many rural properties in Wood County rely on private water wells, and Texas law requires licensed drillers to file reports on every well drilled.
Wood County · Unincorporated Areas
Wood County Land Splits Start With Subdivision Rules
For rural Wood County land, start with the county subdivision packet before splitting a tract into lots.
Yoakum County · Water Wells
A local district regulates groundwater wells in Yoakum County
Before drilling a water well in Yoakum County, you must work with the Sandy Land Underground Water Conservation District.
Yoakum County · Mineral Rights & Oil/Gas
Oil and gas activity is high here — know who regulates it
Yoakum County has had active oil and gas production since 1936, and the Railroad Commission of Texas regulates all of it.
Zapata County · Mineral Rights
Surface vs. Mineral Rights in Zapata County
Oil and gas have been produced in Zapata County since 1919, so many properties here have split estates, meaning someone else may own the mineral rights under your land.
Zavala County · Mineral Rights
Oil and gas have been produced in Zavala County since 1937
Zavala County has an oil and gas production history going back to 1937, which matters if you are buying land and want to know what is underground.