Sell Your Mineral Rights in San Augustine County, TX

If you own mineral rights in San Augustine County, you're sitting on acreage in a proven East Texas gas basin that has produced over a trillion cubic feet of natural gas cumulatively. Activity here is real — 931 producing wells and a roster of serious operators tell you this isn't speculative country. The question isn't whether there's value here; it's whether you know what yours is worth right now.

ASSET OVERVIEW

Est. per Acre

$200–$1,500

per net royalty acre

Active Wells

931+

Drilling Activity

Core Basin

East Texas

Primary Formation

Primary Resource

Natural Gas

Commodity Type

What You Actually Need to Know About Mineral Rights in San Augustine County

San Augustine County is a legitimate gas-producing county in the East Texas Basin, with over 1.09 trillion MCF of cumulative gas production on record — that's a number that reflects decades of real drilling, not potential. With 931 producing wells and active operators including household names like XTO Energy and BPX Operating Company, this is not a county that operators are ignoring. That said, this is primarily a gas play, and gas markets fluctuate — your acreage value depends heavily on where you sit relative to existing production and whether there's remaining inventory to develop. Before you respond to any offer or make any decisions, it's worth getting an independent read on what your specific acres are actually worth.

San Augustine County by the Numbers

931

wells

Producing Wells

1,091,854,384

MCF

Cumulative Gas Production

1,196,993

BBL

Cumulative Oil Production

$200 – $1,500

estimate, varies by location and lease terms

Estimated Value Range (per acre)

Natural Gas

East Texas Basin

Primary Commodity

Who's Operating in San Augustine County

Aethon Energy Operating LLC

BPX Operating Company

Rockcliff Energy Operating III LLC

XTO Energy Inc.

XOM

Exco Operating Company, LP

Merit Energy Company

What's in the Ground

Haynesville Shale

East Texas Basin

The Haynesville is the headline formation across much of East Texas, and it extends into San Augustine County. It's a deep, high-pressure shale play that produces dry gas at scale. When gas prices are strong, the Haynesville attracts major capital — and operators like Aethon and Rockcliff are active participants in this play regionally.

Cotton Valley

East Texas Basin

The Cotton Valley is a tight sandstone formation that has been a workhorse of East Texas gas production for decades. It sits shallower than the Haynesville and has a long production history in this part of Texas. Many of the 931 producing wells in San Augustine County have Cotton Valley completions.

Travis Peak

East Texas Basin

The Travis Peak is another sandstone interval that has seen historical development in the East Texas Basin. It tends to be a lower-pressure, more conventional target compared to the Haynesville, but it contributes to the broader production picture across the county.

Questions We Hear From San Augustine County Owners

An operator sent me an offer. Is it fair?
Offers from operators — including well-known names like XTO or BPX — are almost always opening bids. They're not trying to cheat you, but they're also not trying to overpay. With over 931 producing wells in the county and multiple active operators, there's enough competition here that your rights have real market value. Getting a second opinion before you sign anything is just smart. It costs you nothing and could mean a materially better number.
San Augustine County produces mostly gas — does that affect what my rights are worth?
Yes, and it's worth being clear-eyed about this. Gas prices are more volatile than oil prices, and East Texas is predominantly a gas basin. That means your acreage value can swing depending on when you sell and what the market looks like. Right now, with LNG export demand supporting gas prices, the East Texas Basin is getting more attention than it did a few years ago. Timing and location both matter — acreage near active Haynesville development will be valued differently than acreage with only Cotton Valley production.
I inherited these mineral rights. I don't know anything about them. Where do I start?
This is more common than you'd think, especially in a county like San Augustine where land has passed through families for generations. The county seat is San Augustine, and that's where deed and probate records are held — those documents establish what you actually own. Before you can value or sell anything, you need to confirm your ownership interest and understand whether your acres are producing, held by production, or open. We can help you work through that without any pressure or obligation.

Find Out What Your San Augustine County Mineral Rights Are Worth

Whether you just got an offer, inherited acreage you've never thought about, or are simply curious — the first step is a free, no-pressure conversation. We know this county, we know the active operators, and we can give you an honest read on what your rights might be worth in today's market. No obligation, no rush.

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Data Sources

Production and operator figures for San Augustine 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.

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