Texas Drilling Permits: Week of April 15–April 22, 2026 — RRC Activity Report
The Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) issued a total of 201 new drilling permits during the week of April 15–April 22, 2026, signaling continued activity in the state's oil and gas sector. This report provides a snapshot of the week's key trends, highlighting the most active counties and operators.
Midland County led the pack with 24 permits, followed closely by Upton County with 22. Reeves County saw 17 permits issued, while Karnes County and Martin County recorded 15 and 14 permits, respectively. These figures reflect ongoing development in the Permian Basin and other key Texas plays.
Diamondback E&P LLC topped the operator list with a significant 35 permits. COG Operating LLC secured 17 permits, followed by DE Central Operating, LLC with 11. Triple Crown Resources, LLC and Anadarko E&P Onshore LLC rounded out the top operators, with 9 and 8 permits, respectively.
Several permits were flagged as high-priority this week. These include Permit #914894 issued to OUTLAW WATER SERVICES LLC in Howard County, and multiple permits in Midland County for Diamondback E&P LLC: Permit #914791, Permit #914792, Permit #914793, and Permit #914794. The estimated spud dates for these permits are still to be determined.
With WTI crude oil prices at $88.73/bbl, up $4.88 from the prior close, industry professionals are closely monitoring permit activity for insights into future production trends. Real-time monitoring of RRC permit data is crucial for E&P companies, land professionals, and oilfield service providers. DownHole Digital provides up-to-the-minute permit tracking and analysis to keep you informed. Learn more at downhole.digital