Sell Your Mineral Rights in Parker County, TX
If you own mineral rights in Parker County, you're sitting on acreage in the Barnett Shale — one of the original shale gas plays in the country, with 961 producing wells already in the ground across this county. The market here is active but measured, and what your acres are worth depends a lot on where exactly you are and who's operating nearby. We can help you figure that out.
Est. per Acre
$100–$600
per net royalty acre
Active Wells
961+
Drilling Activity
Core Basin
Barnett Shale
Primary Formation
Primary Resource
Natural Gas
Commodity Type
What's Actually Going On With Mineral Rights in Parker County
Parker County sits on the western edge of the Barnett Shale, with Weatherford as its county seat and Fort Worth just about 25 miles to the east. There are 961 producing wells here, and operators including BKV — one of the largest Barnett Shale-focused companies in North Texas — remain active in this county, which sets it apart from some of the quieter fringes of the basin. This is primarily a gas play, so your value is tied closely to natural gas prices and the pace of ongoing development rather than oil. Before you accept any offer or make any decisions, it's worth understanding where your specific acreage falls within that activity — because location within the county matters a great deal.
Parker County by the Numbers
961
wells
Producing Wells
2,200
MCF
Cumulative Gas Production
5.9
BBL
Cumulative Oil Production
$100 – $600
per acre
Estimated Value Range (per acre, estimate only)
Natural Gas
Primary Commodity
Who's Operating in Parker County
BKV Barnett, LLC
BKV Barnett II, LLC
BKV North Texas, LLC
Eagleridge Operating, LLC
Formentera Operations LLC
Diversified Production LLC
What's in the Ground
Barnett Shale
The Barnett Shale is the primary producing formation in Parker County and the reason this region became one of the earliest large-scale shale gas success stories in the United States. It's a mature play — meaning the infrastructure is in place and many wells have long production histories — but new activity and recompletions still occur. Because it's a gas-dominant formation, royalty income here is most sensitive to natural gas prices. Parker County's position on the western portion of the basin means productivity can vary more than in the core areas closer to Fort Worth, so acreage location within the county is especially important when estimating value.
Questions We Hear From Parker County Owners
I got an offer from an operator — is it fair?
Is the Barnett Shale still worth anything? I thought it was an older play.
Does it matter that Parker County is on the western edge of the Barnett Shale?
Find Out What Your Parker County Mineral Rights Are Worth
Whether you just inherited these rights, received an unsolicited offer, or have been sitting on them for years without knowing what to do — the first step is a free, no-pressure conversation. We know this basin and we'll give you a straight answer about what you have.
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Production and operator figures for Parker County are drawn from U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-Year), Wikipedia, and DrillingEdge (state regulator production data). Per-acre values are estimates and not an offer.
Other Barnett Shale Counties
Parker County is part of the Barnett Shale. See the full basin overview, operators, and counties we serve.
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