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Sell Your Mineral Rights in Gonzales County, TX

If you own mineral rights in Gonzales County, you're sitting on acreage in the Eagle Ford Shale — one of the most productive oil plays in Texas. With over 5,400 wells drilled and major operators like EOG Resources and Marathon Oil actively working this county, your rights are worth understanding carefully before you make any decisions.

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ASSET OVERVIEW

Est. per Acre

$500–$3,000

per net royalty acre

Active Wells

5,420+

Drilling Activity

Core Basin

Eagle Ford Shale

Primary Formation

Primary Resource

Oil

Commodity Type

What's Actually Happening in Gonzales County Right Now

Gonzales County sits in the oil-weighted core of the Eagle Ford Shale, and the numbers reflect it — over 27 million barrels of cumulative oil production and more than 5,400 wells drilled across the county. That's a meaningful level of development, and it means your mineral rights here aren't purely speculative: there's a real, established track record of production. That said, Gonzales County is not the Permian Basin, and values here vary considerably depending on exactly where your acreage sits relative to existing production and operator activity. Before you accept any offer or sign anything, it's worth knowing what the market is actually paying for rights in this county right now.

Gonzales County by the Numbers

5,420

wells

Producing Wells (State Regulator Data)

27,152,381

BBL

Cumulative Oil Production

35,749,882

MCF

Cumulative Gas Production

$500 – $3,000

per acre

Estimated Value Range Per Acre (estimate only — varies by location)

Oil

Primary Commodity

Who's Operating in Gonzales County

EOG Resources, Inc.

EOG

Marathon Oil Ef LLC

MRO

Devon Energy Production Co, L.P.

DVN

Magnolia Oil & Gas Operating LLC

MGY

Burlington Resources O & G Co LP

COP

Repsol Oil & Gas USA, LLC

REPYY

What's in the Ground

Eagle Ford Shale

Eagle Ford Shale

The Eagle Ford is the primary target across Gonzales County. It's an oil-rich shale formation that runs through South Texas, and Gonzales County sits in a portion of the play where operators have focused on oil production rather than dry gas. The formation has been actively developed by major independents and public companies for well over a decade, which is why the county's cumulative production figures are as substantial as they are. Where you sit within the formation's productive window matters — acreage closer to high-density development areas will typically command stronger offers than more outlying parcels.

Questions We Hear From Gonzales County Owners

I got an offer from an operator. Is it a fair price?
It might be, but operators and mineral buyers typically make offers based on what works for them, not necessarily what's best for you. With over 5,400 wells already drilled in Gonzales County and companies like EOG Resources and Magnolia Oil & Gas actively working the Eagle Ford here, there is genuine competition for mineral rights — which means you have leverage. Getting an independent valuation before you respond to any offer is always a smart first step, and it costs you nothing to do that.
My mineral rights were inherited. I've never dealt with this before — where do I even start?
Start by figuring out what you actually own. In Texas, mineral rights are severed from surface rights and can be divided across multiple heirs over generations, so the first thing to understand is your exact ownership interest. From there, you'll want to know whether your acreage is currently under a lease, whether there are producing wells on it, and what royalty rate is attached. That information determines your real value. We can help you work through all of that — no legal background required on your end.
Gonzales County isn't as well-known as some other Texas oil counties. Does that affect what my rights are worth?
Gonzales County is quieter than, say, Karnes or DeWitt County, which are often cited as the highest-value Eagle Ford acreage. But 'quieter' doesn't mean 'worthless.' The county has more than 27 million barrels of cumulative oil production and multiple major operators still actively working it. What it does mean is that values here vary more based on precise location than in the hottest parts of the play — acreage near active development can still be quite valuable, while more outlying parcels may be more speculative. Knowing where yours fits is exactly the question worth answering.

Find Out What Your Gonzales County Mineral Rights Are Worth

Whether you've just gotten an offer, inherited rights you've never looked at closely, or simply want to understand what you have — the first step is a free, no-pressure conversation. We know this county, we know the Eagle Ford, and we'll give you a straight answer.

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Data Sources

Production and operator figures for Gonzales County are drawn from U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-Year), and DrillingEdge (state regulator production data). Per-acre values are estimates and not an offer.

EXPLORE THE BASIN

Other Eagle Ford Shale Counties

Gonzales County is part of the Eagle Ford Shale. See the full basin overview, operators, and counties we serve.

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