Sell Your Mineral Rights in Madison County County, TX
If you own mineral rights in Madison County, you're sitting on acreage in the East Texas Basin — a historically productive gas-producing region that's seen renewed interest as natural gas demand picks back up. Values here are more modest than the Permian, but they're real, and depending on where your acres sit and whether there's any production nearby, you may have more than you think.
Est. per Acre
$150–$800
per net royalty acre
Active Wells
120+
Drilling Activity
Core Basin
East Texas Basin
Primary Formation
Primary Resource
Natural Gas
Commodity Type
What's Actually Happening in Madison County Right Now
Madison County sits in the East Texas Basin, which has been producing natural gas for decades — primarily from deeper formations like the Travis Peak and Cotton Valley. This isn't a county where rigs are stacked up and lease bonuses are flying around like confetti, but it's also not dormant. There are active wells here, and operators are still interested in certain areas, particularly where proven gas-bearing formations are within reach. If you've received an offer on your mineral rights, that's actually a meaningful signal — it means someone has done homework on your acreage and sees value in it. Before you respond to that offer, it's worth understanding what the current market looks like and whether the number you're being quoted is fair.
Madison County by the Numbers
$150 – $800
estimate, varies by location and production
Estimated Value Range Per Acre
~120
approximate, per state records
Active Wells in County
Natural Gas
dominant production type
Primary Commodity
6,000 – 11,000
feet (Travis Peak to Cotton Valley)
Key Formation Depth
East Texas Basin
primary producing basin
Basin
Who's Operating in Madison County
Endeavor Energy Resources
PrivateSandRidge Energy
SDCrimson Resource Development
PrivateAethon United Finance
PrivateBPX Energy
BPWhat's in the Ground
Travis Peak
A tight sandstone formation that has been the workhorse of East Texas gas production for decades. It sits at moderate depths and has a long production history in Madison County. Not flashy, but it's real and proven.
Cotton Valley
A deeper, denser formation that requires more capital to develop but can produce meaningful gas volumes. Operators have been targeting it with horizontal drilling techniques in parts of East Texas, which has renewed some interest in acreage overlying it.
Haynesville / Bossier
These deeper shale formations are the big story in East Texas more broadly — particularly further east and into Louisiana. Madison County sits on the western fringe of Haynesville interest. It's speculative here, but it's worth knowing your acreage could benefit if operators expand their footprint westward.
Questions We Hear From Madison County Owners
I got an offer out of nowhere. Should I take it?
My mineral rights have never produced anything. Are they worth selling?
How is gas different from oil when it comes to mineral rights value?
What to Know About Madison County
Texas Is a Mineral-Friendly State
Texas law is generally favorable to mineral rights owners. Minerals are severable from surface rights, meaning what's underground can be owned and sold completely separately from the land above it. If you inherited mineral rights without inheriting the surface, that's completely normal and legally clean in Texas.
No State Income Tax on Proceeds
Texas has no state income tax, so if you sell your mineral rights, you won't owe state tax on the proceeds. You will owe federal capital gains tax, and the rate depends on how long you've held the interest and your overall income. Talk to a CPA before you close — especially if the sale amount is significant.
Heirship and Title Can Be Complicated
Many mineral rights in Madison County have passed through multiple generations without formal probate, which can create what's called a 'cloud on title.' If you inherited your minerals through an estate that was never fully probated, an attorney may need to help clear title before a sale can close. This is common in East Texas and it's solvable — just worth knowing upfront.
Find Out What Your Madison County Minerals Are Worth
Whether you've got an offer sitting in front of you or you've just started wondering what you actually own, we're happy to talk it through. No pressure, no obligation — just a straightforward conversation about what the market looks like right now and what your acreage might realistically be worth.
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