Texas Drilling Permits: Week of June 12–June 19, 2026 — RRC Activity Report
The Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) processed 141 new drilling permits during the week of June 12–June 19, 2026. This period of activity reflects ongoing strategic development across key Texas basins, even as market volatility impacts short-term outlooks. As of the close of this reporting period, WTI crude was priced at $75.86 per barrel, marking a decrease of $4.89 compared to the prior close.
Regional activity remained geographically diverse, with several counties emerging as focal points for new operations. San Augustine and Brazoria counties led the state in permitting volume, each securing 10 new permits. La Salle and De Witt counties followed closely, each logging 9 permits, while Reeves County added 8 permits to the state’s total. For operators and service companies tracking regional trends, monitoring these permit filings via DownHole Digital provides the necessary visibility into where capital expenditure is being directed in real time.
Operator activity during this window was dominated by major players and active independents. EOG Resources, Inc. and Denbury Onshore, LLC both topped the list, each securing 10 permits. Burlington Resources O & G Co LP followed with 9 permits, while DE Central Operating, LLC and FE Permian Operating I, L.L.C. rounded out the top five with 7 and 5 permits, respectively.
Several specific filings have been identified as high-priority projects for stakeholders monitoring upcoming spud activity. These include two permits for Verdun Oil EF II LLC in La Salle County (Permit #916377 and #916385). Other notable filings include Permit #862732 for TRP Operating LLC in Reeves County, Permit #916390 for Merit Energy Company in Hidalgo, and Permit #916378 for FE Permian Operating I, L.L.C. in Loving County. While the estimated spud dates for these projects remain to be determined, these filings represent the next wave of development in their respective fields.
For oilfield professionals, staying ahead of these RRC filings is essential for managing supply chains, land acquisition, and service scheduling. As market conditions fluctuate, the ability to track permit density by county and operator allows for more precise resource allocation. Whether you are focused on the Permian, the Eagle Ford, or emerging plays, having access to granular, automated permit data is a competitive necessity.
To stay updated on the latest RRC permit filings and industry trends, learn more at downhole.digital.