Starr County, Texas
Starr County lease offers: what is on record
State land, so a reference and not a price.
The record
Bonus, royalty and term in Starr County
State Relinquishment Act leases
Apr 2022 to Apr 2024, State land
- Leases
- 4
- Median
- $100
- Bonus per acre, middle half
- Too few to give a range
- Royalty
- 12.5%
| Source | Leases | Bonus per acre, middle half | Median | Royalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Relinquishment Act leasesApr 2022 to Apr 2024, State land | 4 | Too few to give a range | $100 | 12.5% |
Figures are for Starr County. State figures come from the General Land Office's past bid sales. Shared offers are moderated and shown only as a range of at least three offers from at least three people. The State leases State land, so its prices are a reference, not what a private owner will be offered.
| Year | Relinquishment Act leases | State sealed-bid sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $150 (1 lease) | None |
| 2023 | $100 (2 leases) | None |
| 2022 | $100 (1 lease) | None |
| 2020 | $75 (1 lease) | None |
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Drilling
New drilling permits in Starr County
12 permits, 0 horizontal.
- Apr 20261
- Mar 20262
- Feb 20261
- Jan 20261
- Oct 20252
- Sep 20251
- May 20251
- Mar 20252
- Jan 20251
| Issued | Operator, lease and type |
|---|---|
| 2026-04-23 | Petrovybe Opco LLCRICHMOND · Vertical |
| 2026-03-27 | Triad O&G, LLCMONTALVO, N. R. · Vertical |
| 2026-03-10 | Ilex Energy CorporationBROCK · Vertical |
| 2026-02-20 | Killam Oil Co., Ltd.I.V. MONTALVO 'A' · Vertical |
| 2026-01-05 | Mueller Exploration, Inc.ALBERTO ALANIZ · Vertical |
| 2025-10-20 | Killam Oil Co., Ltd.I.V. MONTALVO 'C' · Vertical |
| 2025-10-20 | Killam Oil Co., Ltd.I.V. MONTALVO 'C' · Vertical |
| 2025-09-02 | Mueller Exploration, Inc.ALBERTO ALANIZ · Vertical |
| 2025-05-01 | Killam Oil Co., Ltd.HALL, J. F. STATE · Vertical |
| 2025-03-07 | Triad O&G, LLCMONTALVO, N. R. · Vertical |
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FAQ
Questions people ask
What do oil and gas leases pay per acre in Starr County, Texas?
Relinquishment Act leases: 4 leases, median bonus $100 per acre. These are State land sales and shared offers, a reference for a private offer and not a promise of one.
What royalty do Starr County leases have?
The most common oil royalty in relinquishment act leases is 12.5 percent. A private lease sets its own royalty, and the words that figure it matter as much as the fraction.
Is drilling active in Starr County?
The Railroad Commission issued 12 drilling permits in Starr County in the last 24 months. A permit is permission to drill, not a well.
How do I know if my offer is good?
Compare its bonus, royalty and first term with the figures on this page, then scan the lease itself for the clauses that decide what you are paid: how costs are treated, what land is released after the first term, and any option to extend. The offer check on this page does the first part with no account.
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The scan quotes the sentence of your lease behind every flag.
Sources
Primary sources, opened on 29 September 2026. Statute text is the current version on statutes.capitol.texas.gov.