Howard County Drilling Permits
Every permit issued by the Texas Railroad Commission in Howard County — updated daily, data through 2026-07-20.
Howard County permitting is running 15 permits a month over the trailing 90 days (45 total, down 22% on the prior quarter). 2 were issued in the past week. DIAMONDBACK E&P LLC leads with 42 permits in the past 12 months, one of 15 operators active in the county.
Last 30 Days
4
Operators (30d)
2
Latest Permit
2026-07-20
All Time
15,164
15,164 permits
| ISSUED | PERMIT | API | LEASE | OPERATOR | TYPE | DEPTH | HZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-09 | 902470 | 42-227-42588 | ROSEBUD #3LM | OXYROCK OPERATING, LLC | DRILL | 9,000 | Y |
| 2024-09-06 | 901683 | 42-227-42553 | MR. HOBBS 11-14-23B #H 3W | BAYSWATER OPERATING COMPANY LLC | DRILL | 7,800 | Y |
| 2024-09-06 | 901683 | 42-227-42553 | MR. HOBBS 11-14-23B #H 3W | BAYSWATER OPERATING COMPANY LLC | DRILL | 7,800 | Y |
| 2024-09-06 | 901451 | 42-227-34566 | HORACE GARRETT ESTATE ET AL 'A' #6 | PARTEE DRILLING INC. | RECOMP | 9,500 | |
| 2024-09-03 | 902379 | 42-227-42587 | THE COLONEL 25-36 #5DN | VITAL ENERGY, INC. | DRILL | 9,000 | Y |
| 2024-09-03 | 902378 | 42-227-42586 | THE COLONEL 25-36 #4A | VITAL ENERGY, INC. | DRILL | 9,000 | Y |
| 2024-09-03 | 902242 | 42-227-42578 | DOLORES WOLF 41-44 A UNIT #L 3H | HIGHPEAK ENERGY HOLDINGS, LLC | DRILL | 5,900 | Y |
| 2024-09-03 | 902242 | 42-227-42578 | DOLORES WOLF 41-44 A UNIT #L 3H | HIGHPEAK ENERGY HOLDINGS, LLC | DRILL | 5,900 | Y |
| 2024-09-03 | 902238 | 42-227-42577 | DOLORES WOLF 41-44 A UNIT #A 3H | HIGHPEAK ENERGY HOLDINGS, LLC | DRILL | 6,400 | Y |
| 2024-09-03 | 902238 | 42-227-42577 | DOLORES WOLF 41-44 A UNIT #A 3H | HIGHPEAK ENERGY HOLDINGS, LLC | DRILL | 6,400 | Y |
| 2024-08-30 | 902374 | 42-227-42585 | ADKINS TIDWELL 4403 UNIT #3251AP | OXY USA INC. | DRILL | 10,000 | Y |
| 2024-08-30 | 902373 | 42-227-42584 | ADKINS TIDWELL 4403 UNIT #3241DP | OXY USA INC. | DRILL | 10,000 | Y |
| 2024-08-30 | 902347 | 42-227-42583 | SOUTH GUAVA 3145DP #5H | OXY USA INC. | DRILL | 10,000 | Y |
| 2024-08-30 | 902347 | 42-227-42583 | SOUTH GUAVA 3145DP #5H | OXY USA INC. | DRILL | 10,000 | Y |
| 2024-08-30 | 902346 | 42-227-42582 | SOUTH GUAVA 3153AP #4H | OXY USA INC. | DRILL | 10,000 | Y |
| 2024-08-30 | 902345 | 42-227-42581 | SOUTH GUAVA 3143DP #3H | OXY USA INC. | DRILL | 10,000 | Y |
| 2024-08-30 | 902344 | 42-227-42580 | SOUTH GUAVA 3151AP #2H | OXY USA INC. | DRILL | 10,000 | Y |
| 2024-08-30 | 902343 | 42-227-42579 | SOUTH GUAVA 3141DP #1H | OXY USA INC. | DRILL | 10,000 | Y |
| 2024-08-28 | 902234 | 42-227-42575 | VERNON WOLF 41-44 B UNIT #L 5H | HIGHPEAK ENERGY HOLDINGS, LLC | DRILL | 5,900 | Y |
| 2024-08-28 | 902234 | 42-227-42575 | VERNON WOLF 41-44 B UNIT #L 5H | HIGHPEAK ENERGY HOLDINGS, LLC | DRILL | 5,900 | Y |
| 2024-08-26 | 902244 | 42-227-42576 | VERNON WOLF 41-44 B UNIT #A 5H | HIGHPEAK ENERGY HOLDINGS, LLC | DRILL | 6,400 | Y |
| 2024-08-26 | 902244 | 42-227-42576 | VERNON WOLF 41-44 B UNIT #A 5H | HIGHPEAK ENERGY HOLDINGS, LLC | DRILL | 6,400 | Y |
| 2024-08-26 | 902063 | 42-227-42574 | ROSEBUD #2DN | OXYROCK OPERATING, LLC | DRILL | 9,000 | Y |
| 2024-08-22 | 901826 | 42-227-42554 | ROSEBUD #1MS | OXYROCK OPERATING, LLC | DRILL | 9,000 | Y |
| 2024-08-21 | 901989 | 42-227-42559 | WILL O' WISP F 20-17 #3AH | SURGE OPERATING, LLC | DRILL | 8,000 | Y |
| 2024-08-19 | 902041 | 42-227-42572 | GETLO 25-36 #5LS | VITAL ENERGY, INC. | DRILL | 9,000 | Y |
| 2024-08-19 | 902040 | 42-227-42571 | GETLO 25-36 #4A | VITAL ENERGY, INC. | DRILL | 9,000 | Y |
| 2024-08-19 | 901999 | 42-227-42562 | WILL O' WISP I 20-17 #5SH | SURGE OPERATING, LLC | DRILL | 8,000 | Y |
| 2024-08-19 | 901991 | 42-227-42561 | WILL O' WISP H 20-17 #4AH | SURGE OPERATING, LLC | DRILL | 8,000 | Y |
| 2024-08-19 | 901990 | 42-227-42560 | WILL O' WISP G 20-17 #4SH | SURGE OPERATING, LLC | DRILL | 8,000 | Y |
| 2024-08-19 | 901988 | 42-227-42558 | WILL O' WISP E 20-17 #3SH | SURGE OPERATING, LLC | DRILL | 8,000 | Y |
| 2024-08-19 | 901988 | 42-227-42558 | WILL O' WISP E 20-17 #3SH | SURGE OPERATING, LLC | DRILL | 8,000 | Y |
| 2024-08-19 | 901978 | 42-227-42557 | WILL O' WISP D 20-17 #2AH | SURGE OPERATING, LLC | DRILL | 8,000 | Y |
| 2024-08-19 | 901978 | 42-227-42557 | WILL O' WISP D 20-17 #2AH | SURGE OPERATING, LLC | DRILL | 8,000 | Y |
| 2024-08-19 | 901967 | 42-227-42556 | WILL O' WISP C 20-17 #2SH | SURGE OPERATING, LLC | DRILL | 8,000 | Y |
| 2024-08-19 | 901967 | 42-227-42556 | WILL O' WISP C 20-17 #2SH | SURGE OPERATING, LLC | DRILL | 8,000 | Y |
| 2024-08-19 | 901959 | 42-227-42555 | WILL O' WISP B 20-17 #1AH | SURGE OPERATING, LLC | DRILL | 8,000 | Y |
| 2024-08-19 | 901959 | 42-227-42555 | WILL O' WISP B 20-17 #1AH | SURGE OPERATING, LLC | DRILL | 8,000 | Y |
| 2024-08-16 | 902009 | 42-227-42566 | EL REY 28-16 UNIT 2 #261 | ENDEAVOR ENERGY RESOURCES L.P. | DRILL | 11,000 | Y |
| 2024-08-16 | 902009 | 42-227-42566 | EL REY 28-16 #1WB | ENDEAVOR ENERGY RESOURCES L.P. | DRILL | 11,000 | Y |
| 2024-08-15 | 902016 | 42-227-42570 | EL REY 28-16 UNIT 2 #281 | ENDEAVOR ENERGY RESOURCES L.P. | DRILL | 11,000 | Y |
| 2024-08-15 | 902014 | 42-227-42569 | EL REY 28-16 UNIT 2 #182 | ENDEAVOR ENERGY RESOURCES L.P. | DRILL | 11,000 | Y |
| 2024-08-15 | 902013 | 42-227-42568 | EL REY 28-16 UNIT 2 #271 | ENDEAVOR ENERGY RESOURCES L.P. | DRILL | 11,000 | Y |
| 2024-08-15 | 902011 | 42-227-42567 | EL REY 28-16 UNIT 2 #172 | ENDEAVOR ENERGY RESOURCES L.P. | DRILL | 11,000 | Y |
| 2024-08-15 | 902008 | 42-227-42565 | EL REY 28-16 UNIT 2 #162 | ENDEAVOR ENERGY RESOURCES L.P. | DRILL | 11,000 | Y |
| 2024-08-15 | 902008 | 42-227-42565 | EL REY 28-16 #1DN | ENDEAVOR ENERGY RESOURCES L.P. | DRILL | 11,000 | Y |
| 2024-08-15 | 902007 | 42-227-42564 | EL REY 28-16 UNIT 2 #251 | ENDEAVOR ENERGY RESOURCES L.P. | DRILL | 11,000 | Y |
| 2024-08-15 | 902007 | 42-227-42564 | EL REY 28-16 #1WA | ENDEAVOR ENERGY RESOURCES L.P. | DRILL | 11,000 | Y |
| 2024-08-15 | 902005 | 42-227-42563 | EL REY 28-16 UNIT 2 #152 | ENDEAVOR ENERGY RESOURCES L.P. | DRILL | 11,000 | Y |
| 2024-08-15 | 902005 | 42-227-42563 | EL REY 28-16 #1LS | ENDEAVOR ENERGY RESOURCES L.P. | DRILL | 11,000 | Y |
Source: Texas Railroad Commission drilling permit master (OGA049M), refreshed daily. See also operators in Howard County.