The RRC issued a total of 816 original drilling permits in October 2026, according to state figures.
The total includes 742 permits to drill new oil or gas wells.
RRC Issues 816 Original Drilling Permits in October 2026
The RRC issued 816 original drilling permits in October 2026, including 742 to drill new oil or gas wells.
Written by The Alamo Republican from The Comanche Chief’s reporting, using only the facts in it. The Comanche Chief’s own headline: “Texas Drilling Permit and Completion Statistics for October 2026”
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