Rusk County Drilling Permits

Every permit issued by the Texas Railroad Commission in Rusk County — updated daily, data through 2026-07-23.

Rusk County permitting is running 7.3 permits a month over the trailing 90 days (22 total, versus 6 in the prior quarter). BUFFCO PRODUCTION INC. leads with 12 permits in the past 12 months, one of 7 operators active in the county.

Last 30 Days

10

Operators (30d)

3

Latest Permit

2026-07-23

All Time

6,606

6,606 permits
ISSUEDPERMITAPILEASEOPERATORTYPEDEPTHHZ
2007-12-1364962242-401-33957BROOKS, A. GAS UNIT #4GOODRICH PETROLEUM COMPANYFLD-XFR11,000
2007-12-1364926442-401-33529STRONG, B. E. #1GOODRICH PETROLEUM COMPANYFLD-XFR11,025
2007-12-1364923942-401-33510STRONG, C.W. #1GOODRICH PETROLEUM COMPANYFLD-XFR11,150
2007-12-1364921842-401-33440MORGAN #1GOODRICH PETROLEUM COMPANYFLD-XFR11,500
2007-12-1364921542-401-33394SWILEY, T. #1GOODRICH PETROLEUM COMPANYFLD-XFR11,000
2007-12-1265081842-401-34598SYBIL TURNER GAS UNIT #12SAMSON LONE STAR, LLCDRILL13,000
2007-12-1265077942-401-34198HARRELL GAS UNIT NO. 1 #3ENERVEST OPERATING, L.L.C.FLD-XFR12,000
2007-12-1265077542-401-33958HARRELL GAS UNIT NO. 1 #2ENERVEST OPERATING, L.L.C.FLD-XFR12,000
2007-12-1265077442-401-33976FAHLE #5ENERVEST OPERATING, L.L.C.FLD-XFR12,000
2007-12-1265077042-401-34268MARKS POOVEY GAS UNIT #1ENERVEST OPERATING, L.L.C.FLD-XFR12,000
2007-12-1265076942-401-33812HARRELL GAS UNIT NO. 1 #1ENERVEST OPERATING, L.L.C.FLD-XFR12,000
2007-12-1265076842-401-34461HARRELL GAS UNIT NO. 2 #8ENERVEST OPERATING, L.L.C.FLD-XFR12,000
2007-12-1265076742-401-34401HARRELL GAS UNIT NO. 1 #7ENERVEST OPERATING, L.L.C.FLD-XFR12,000
2007-12-1265076642-401-34373HARRELL GAS UNIT NO. 1 #6ENERVEST OPERATING, L.L.C.FLD-XFR12,000
2007-12-1265076242-401-34374HARRELL GAS UNIT NO. 1 #5ENERVEST OPERATING, L.L.C.FLD-XFR12,000
2007-12-1265076142-401-34337HARRELL GAS UNIT NO. 1 #4ENERVEST OPERATING, L.L.C.FLD-XFR12,000
2007-12-1265072042-401-33771BLACK STONE MINERALS CO. GU #1ENERVEST OPERATING, L.L.C.FLD-XFR12,000
2007-12-1265071942-401-34596TXU GAS UNIT #6ENDURING RESOURCES, LLCDRILL11,300
2007-12-1265071942-401-34596TXU GAS UNIT #6ENDURING RESOURCES, LLCDRILL11,300
2007-12-1165077142-401-33975FAHLE #4ENERVEST OPERATING, L.L.C.FLD-XFR12,000
2007-12-1165075942-401-33730FAHLE #2ENERVEST OPERATING, L.L.C.FLD-XFR12,000
2007-12-1165075442-401-34412POLVE #2ENERVEST OPERATING, L.L.C.FLD-XFR12,000
2007-12-1165073742-401-33974HARRELL GAS UNIT NO. 2 #2ENERVEST OPERATING, L.L.C.FLD-XFR12,000
2007-12-1165073442-401-34597MOYERS "A" #2CHINN EXPLORATION COMPANYDRILL11,250
2007-12-1165073042-401-33959HARRELL GAS UNIT NO. 2 #1ENERVEST OPERATING, L.L.C.FLD-XFR12,000
2007-12-1165072542-401-34319SMITH, R. T. #1ENERVEST OPERATING, L.L.C.FLD-XFR12,000
2007-12-1165072442-401-34308POOVEY GAS UNIT #1ENERVEST OPERATING, L.L.C.FLD-XFR12,000
2007-12-1164793242-401-34536K. C. R. TIMBERLAND LTD #1MACHIN & ASSOCIATES, INC.DRILL4,200
2007-12-1065064142-401-34594MAXWELL GAS UNIT #3ENDURING RESOURCES, LLCDRILL11,300
2007-12-1065064142-401-34594MAXWELL GAS UNIT #3ENDURING RESOURCES, LLCDRILL11,300
2007-12-1065049342-401-34590TUFCO GAS UNIT 1 #5ENDURING RESOURCES, LLCDRILL11,300
2007-12-1065049342-401-34590TUFCO GAS UNIT 1 #5ENDURING RESOURCES, LLCDRILL11,300
2007-12-1065037542-401-34045KENNEDY #1CABOT OIL & GAS CORPORATIONFLD-XFR11,800
2007-12-1065036442-401-34583RIO #3PMODRILL11,200
2007-12-0865051242-401-34593STROUD GAS UNIT NO.1 #5FOREST OIL CORPORATIONDRILL11,500
2007-12-0865048942-401-34591TUFCO GAS UNIT 1 #4ENDURING RESOURCES, LLCDRILL11,300
2007-12-0865048942-401-34591TUFCO GAS UNIT 1 #4ENDURING RESOURCES, LLCDRILL11,300
2007-12-0865048042-401-34592TUFCO GAS UNIT 1 #2ENDURING RESOURCES, LLCDRILL11,300
2007-12-0865048042-401-34592TUFCO GAS UNIT 1 #2ENDURING RESOURCES, LLCDRILL11,300
2007-12-0765045542-401-34588LARS #1ENCORE OPERATING, L.P.DRILL10,000
2007-12-0765045542-401-34588LARS #1ENCORE OPERATING, L.P.DRILL10,000
2007-12-0765038142-401-34587KANGERGA 1 #9EL PASO E & P COMPANY, L. P.DRILL11,500
2007-12-0765037842-401-34250NIEBEL #1CABOT OIL & GAS CORPORATIONFLD-XFR11,800
2007-12-0765037742-401-34182KENNEDY #2CABOT OIL & GAS CORPORATIONFLD-XFR11,800
2007-12-0765037342-401-34586HARMON GAS UNIT NO. 1 #5FOREST OIL CORPORATIONDRILL11,500
2007-12-0765035142-401-34386MILLER #1CABOT OIL & GAS CORPORATIONFLD-XFR11,800
2007-12-0764987442-401-34575GREEN PR #1ENDURING RESOURCES, LLCDRILL7,430
2007-12-0764987042-401-34595MORRIS PR #1ENDURING RESOURCES, LLCDRILL7,430
2007-12-0665036542-401-34584VINSON GAS UNIT #13SAMSON LONE STAR, LLCDRILL13,000
2007-12-0665035242-401-34387MILLER #2CABOT OIL & GAS CORPORATIONFLD-XFR11,800
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Source: Texas Railroad Commission drilling permit master (OGA049M), refreshed daily. See also operators in Rusk County.