Frio County Drilling Permits
Every permit issued by the Texas Railroad Commission in Frio County — updated daily, data through 2026-09-11.
Frio County permitting is running 5.7 permits a month over the trailing 90 days (17 total, down 32% on the prior quarter). 2 were issued in the past week. FORMENTERA OPERATIONS LLC leads with 46 permits in the past 12 months, one of 7 operators active in the county.
Last 30 Days
8
Operators (30d)
2
Latest Permit
2026-09-11
All Time
4,301
4,301 permits
| ISSUED | PERMIT | API | LEASE | OPERATOR | TYPE | DEPTH | HZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-06-06 | 47 | 42-163-31036 | SAMUELS, L. P. #4 | BASIN OP. CO. LTD. HINTON PRODCO | DRILL | 7,700 |
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Source: Texas Railroad Commission drilling permit master (OGA049M), refreshed daily. See also operators in Frio County.