Limestone County Drilling Permits
Every permit issued by the Texas Railroad Commission in Limestone County — updated daily, data through 2026-09-22.
Limestone County permitting is running 1.3 permits a month over the trailing 90 days (4 total, versus 4 in the prior quarter). HILCORP ENERGY COMPANY leads with 6 permits in the past 12 months, one of 3 operators active in the county.
Last 30 Days
3
Operators (30d)
3
Latest Permit
2026-09-22
All Time
2,735
2,735 permits
| ISSUED | PERMIT | API | LEASE | OPERATOR | TYPE | DEPTH | HZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-08-14 | 642370 | 42-293-32001 | FOLEY GAS UNIT #4H | XTO ENERGY INC. | DRILL | 18,000 | Y |
| 2007-08-14 | 642368 | 42-293-32000 | FOLEY GAS UNIT #5H | XTO ENERGY INC. | DRILL | 18,000 | Y |
| 2007-08-13 | 643916 | 42-293-31999 | GROSS, RICHARD H. ET AL #16 | XTO ENERGY INC. | DRILL | 14,000 | |
| 2007-08-10 | 643829 | 42-293-31998 | GROSS, RICHARD H. ET AL #5 | XTO ENERGY INC. | DRILL | 13,500 | |
| 2007-08-03 | 641359 | 42-293-31996 | JIMMY BEDDINGFIELD G.U. NO. II #5H | XTO ENERGY INC. | DRILL | 18,000 | Y |
| 2007-08-03 | 641359 | 42-293-31996 | JIMMY BEDDINGFIELD G.U. NO. II #5H | XTO ENERGY INC. | DRILL | 18,000 | Y |
| 2007-08-03 | 641355 | 42-293-31995 | STANDLEY GAS UNIT NO. 1 #12H | XTO ENERGY INC. | DRILL | 17,000 | Y |
| 2007-08-03 | 641355 | 42-293-31995 | STANDLEY GAS UNIT NO. 1 #12H | XTO ENERGY INC. | DRILL | 17,000 | Y |
| 2007-08-02 | 641611 | 42-293-31970 | SIMS, ALTON #11 | O'BENCO, INC. | DRILL | 13,200 | |
| 2007-08-02 | 641611 | 42-293-31970 | SIMS, ALTON #11 | O'BENCO, INC. | DRILL | 13,700 | |
| 2007-08-02 | 641300 | 42-293-31993 | BEDDINGFIELD GAS UNIT #9 | XTO ENERGY INC. | DRILL | 15,500 | |
| 2007-08-02 | 641300 | 42-293-31993 | BEDDINGFIELD GAS UNIT #9 | XTO ENERGY INC. | DRILL | 15,500 | |
| 2007-08-01 | 641301 | 42-293-31992 | BEDDINGFIELD GAS UNIT #8 | XTO ENERGY INC. | DRILL | 15,300 | |
| 2007-08-01 | 641299 | 42-293-32368 | BEDDINGFIELD GAS UNIT #10 | XTO ENERGY INC. | DRILL | 15,500 | |
| 2007-08-01 | 640941 | 42-293-31989 | BEDDINGFIELD GAS UNIT #6H | XTO ENERGY INC. | DRILL | 17,500 | Y |
| 2007-08-01 | 640815 | 42-293-31985 | BEDDINGFIELD GAS UNIT #7 | XTO ENERGY INC. | DRILL | 15,500 | |
| 2007-07-30 | 641201 | 42-293-31990 | GROSS, RICHARD H., ET AL #7 | XTO ENERGY INC. | DRILL | 14,000 | |
| 2007-07-30 | 641196 | 42-293-31991 | TRIPLE H RANCH GAS UNIT NO. 1 #15 | XTO ENERGY INC. | DRILL | 13,500 | |
| 2007-07-30 | 640893 | 42-293-31988 | TRIPLE H RANCH GAS UNIT NO. 1 #14 | XTO ENERGY INC. | DRILL | 14,000 | |
| 2007-07-27 | 642636 | 42-293-31983 | CHILDRENS HOME #1 | ENCANA OIL & GAS(USA) INC. | DRILL | 13,000 | |
| 2007-07-27 | 640871 | 42-293-31987 | CARPENTER GAS UNIT II #8 | XTO ENERGY INC. | DRILL | 15,500 | |
| 2007-07-27 | 640869 | 42-293-31986 | CARPENTER GAS UNIT II #11 | XTO ENERGY INC. | DRILL | 15,500 | |
| 2007-07-27 | 640814 | 42-293-31984 | BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY GAS UNIT #1 | XTO ENERGY INC. | DRILL | 14,000 | |
| 2007-07-25 | 640522 | 42-293-31981 | HILINE GAS UNIT #1 | XTO ENERGY INC. | DRILL | 14,000 | |
| 2007-07-25 | 640501 | 42-293-31982 | PAT OAKES GAS UNIT II #8 | XTO ENERGY INC. | DRILL | 15,500 | |
| 2007-07-25 | 640501 | 42-293-31982 | PAT OAKES GAS UNIT II #8 | XTO ENERGY INC. | DRILL | 15,500 | |
| 2007-07-24 | 642366 | 42-293-31979 | BOBBY REED GAS UNIT #16 | O'BENCO, INC. | DRILL | 13,200 | |
| 2007-07-23 | 640132 | 42-293-31980 | CHANDLER GAS UNIT NO. 1 #17 | XTO ENERGY INC. | DRILL | 15,000 | |
| 2007-07-23 | 640037 | 42-293-31977 | THOMPSON, B.W. GAS UNIT NO. 1 #13 | XTO ENERGY INC. | DRILL | 14,000 | |
| 2007-07-16 | 639993 | 42-293-31975 | HEATON NO. 1 GAS UNIT #15 | XTO ENERGY INC. | DRILL | 13,100 | |
| 2007-07-16 | 639984 | 42-293-31976 | B. W. THOMPSON GAS UNIT NO. 1 #16 | XTO ENERGY INC. | DRILL | 14,000 | |
| 2007-07-16 | 639973 | 42-293-31974 | HUDSON "B" GAS UNIT #11 | XTO ENERGY INC. | DRILL | 13,300 | |
| 2007-07-16 | 639972 | 42-293-31973 | HUDSON "B" GAS UNIT #13 | XTO ENERGY INC. | DRILL | 13,400 | |
| 2007-07-16 | 639971 | 42-293-31972 | HUDSON "B" GAS UNIT #9 | XTO ENERGY INC. | DRILL | 13,600 | |
| 2007-07-16 | 639685 | 42-293-31968 | LYONS GAS UNIT NO. 1 #21 | XTO ENERGY INC. | DRILL | 14,000 | |
| 2007-07-13 | 641691 | 42-293-31705 | REED "R" NO. 1 UNIT #13 | XTO ENERGY INC. | RECOMP | 13,500 | |
| 2007-07-11 | 641613 | 42-293-31971 | SIMS, ALTON #10 | O'BENCO, INC. | DRILL | 12,000 | |
| 2007-07-11 | 641613 | 42-293-31971 | SIMS, ALTON #10 | O'BENCO, INC. | DRILL | 13,200 | |
| 2007-07-09 | 641496 | 42-293-31969 | TXU MINING CO. NORTH #2 | ENCANA OIL & GAS(USA) INC. | DRILL | 12,800 | |
| 2007-07-02 | 641067 | 42-293-31967 | TXU MINING CO. #2 | ENCANA OIL & GAS(USA) INC. | DRILL | 12,600 | |
| 2007-06-12 | 640097 | 42-293-31966 | BOBBY REED GAS UNIT #15 | O'BENCO, INC. | DRILL | 13,000 | |
| 2007-06-04 | 639751 | 42-293-31965 | WILSON #16 | ST. MARY LAND & EXPLORATION CO. | DRILL | 8,000 | |
| 2007-06-01 | 638331 | 42-293-31964 | CARPENTER GAS UNIT II #12 | XTO ENERGY INC. | DRILL | 15,000 | |
| 2007-06-01 | 638331 | 42-293-31964 | CARPENTER GAS UNIT II #12 | XTO ENERGY INC. | DRILL | 15,000 | |
| 2007-05-31 | 639495 | 42-293-31961 | PAT OAKES GAS UNIT II #3 | XTO ENERGY INC. | DRILL | 15,500 | |
| 2007-05-31 | 639495 | 42-293-31961 | PAT OAKES GAS UNIT II #3 | XTO ENERGY INC. | DRILL | 15,500 | |
| 2007-05-25 | 639377 | 42-293-31959 | L. P. SIMS BROTHERS GAS UNIT #13 | XTO ENERGY INC. | DRILL | 13,500 | |
| 2007-05-24 | 638990 | 42-293-31952 | MILDRED THOMPSON GU #12H | DEVON ENERGY PRODUCTION CO, L.P. | DRILL | 12,000 | Y |
| 2007-05-24 | 638329 | 42-293-31960 | CARPENTER GAS UNIT II #15 | XTO ENERGY INC. | DRILL | 15,000 | |
| 2007-05-24 | 637932 | 42-293-31701 | REED "R" NO. 1 UNIT #12 | XTO ENERGY INC. | RECOMP | 13,600 |
Source: Texas Railroad Commission drilling permit master (OGA049M), refreshed daily. See also operators in Limestone County.