Texas Drilling Permits: Week of June 04–June 11, 2026 — RRC Activity Report
The Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) recorded a total of 182 new drilling permits during the week of June 04–June 11, 2026. This period of activity reflects a continued focus on the Permian Basin, even as market volatility persists. With WTI crude closing at $88.83 per barrel—a decrease of $2.47 compared to the prior close—operators are maintaining a strategic approach to their development schedules and capital allocation.
Midland County led the state in activity this week, securing 25 new permits. This was followed closely by Upton and Martin counties, which each recorded 17 permits. Loving County and Reeves County rounded out the top five, contributing 14 and 13 permits, respectively. These figures highlight the sustained interest in the core acreage of the Permian, where infrastructure and existing production density continue to drive development decisions.
On the operator side, EOG Resources, Inc. dominated the permit filings for the week with 32 new authorizations. Pioneer Natural Resources USA, Inc. followed with 23 permits, while Chevron U.S.A. Inc. filed for 16. Ovintiv USA Inc. and Anadarko E&P Onshore LLC were also active, each securing 12 permits during this seven-day window. For land professionals and oilfield service providers, tracking these filings is essential for anticipating upcoming rig deployments and completion activity. DownHole Digital provides the necessary data to monitor these permit filings in real time, allowing teams to stay ahead of regional trends and identify new opportunities as they are filed with the RRC.
Several high-priority permits were noted across the state, signaling upcoming projects in both established and emerging areas. Civitas Permian Operating, LLC filed permit #913233 in Glasscock County, while Discovery Operating, Inc. secured permit #916143 in Midland County. In Loving County, WPX Energy Permian, LLC filed permit #916139. Additionally, Burlington Resources O & G Co LP is targeting McMullen County with two new filings, permit #916126 and permit #916127. As of this report, the estimated spud dates for these specific projects remain to be determined.
Despite the recent dip in WTI pricing, the volume of permit activity suggests that operators remain committed to their drilling programs. For those involved in the supply chain or lease acquisition, staying informed on these specific RRC filings is a critical component of operational planning. By leveraging platforms like DownHole Digital, professionals can filter through state-wide data to focus on the basins and operators that matter most to their business objectives.
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