Texas Drilling Permits: Week of June 30–July 07, 2026 — RRC Activity Report

Texas Drilling Permits: Week of June 30–July 07, 2026 — RRC Activity Report

The Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) reported a steady pace of activity for the week of June 30 through July 07, 2026, with a total of 142 new drilling permits issued across the state. This level of permitting reflects the ongoing operational focus of E&P companies as they navigate current market conditions, with WTI crude closing the period at $69.14 per barrel, up $0.56 from the prior close.

Permitting activity remained heavily concentrated in the Permian Basin, which continues to lead Texas in new development. Andrews County emerged as the most active region for the week, accounting for 18 new permits. Following Andrews, Upton County saw 11 permits, while Winkler, Ward, and Reeves counties each recorded 10 permits, underscoring the sustained interest in the Midland and Delaware Basin plays.

Operators are maintaining a strategic approach to their drilling inventories. COG Operating LLC led the state in new filings this week with 18 permits, followed by Pioneer Natural Resources USA, Inc. with 13. Diamondback E&P LLC and Continental Resources, Inc. both contributed significantly to the weekly total, each securing 10 permits. Rounding out the top operators, Magnolia Oil & Gas Operating LLC filed 6 permits, including a cluster of activity in Washington County.

For oilfield service providers and land professionals, tracking these filings is essential for identifying upcoming project sites and logistics requirements. Magnolia Oil & Gas Operating LLC’s recent activity in Washington County highlights specific areas of interest, with permits #916896, #916897, #916899, #916900, and #916901 currently listed with an estimated spud date to be determined. Monitoring these developments as they move from the permitting stage to spudding is critical for resource allocation and supply chain management.

Staying ahead of these RRC filings allows companies to anticipate regional activity shifts before they hit the field. DownHole Digital provides the tools necessary to monitor these permits in real time, ensuring that land departments and service companies have the data required to make informed decisions in a fast-moving market. Whether you are tracking specific operators or monitoring county-level trends, having immediate access to the latest RRC data is a clear competitive advantage in the current Texas oil and gas landscape.

As operators continue to balance capital discipline with production targets, the consistency in permit filings suggests a stable outlook for the coming quarter. Professionals looking to streamline their data gathering and gain deeper insights into permit trends can learn more at downhole.digital.