Hidalgo County Drilling Permits
Every permit issued by the Texas Railroad Commission in Hidalgo County — updated daily, data through 2026-09-03.
Hidalgo County permitting is running 0.7 permits a month over the trailing 90 days (2 total, after a quiet prior quarter). MERIT ENERGY COMPANY leads with 1 permit in the past 12 months, one of 2 operators active in the county.
Last 30 Days
1
Operators (30d)
1
Latest Permit
2026-09-03
All Time
6,602
6,602 permits
| ISSUED | PERMIT | API | LEASE | OPERATOR | TYPE | DEPTH | HZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-06-10 | 427 | 42-215-30427 | JOHNSON, FLORA I. #2 | TANA OIL & GAS CORP. | DRILL | 11,000 | |
| 1977-06-06 | 108 | 42-215-30411 | RENTFRO, RUSSELL #4 | TEXACO INC. | DRILL | 13,800 |
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Source: Texas Railroad Commission drilling permit master (OGA049M), refreshed daily. See also operators in Hidalgo County.