Sell Your Mineral Rights in San Augustine County County, TX
If you own mineral rights in San Augustine County, you're sitting on East Texas gas country — a basin that's been producing for decades and still has real activity. Values here are more modest than the Permian, but your rights aren't worthless — and if there's a Haynesville or Cotton Valley well nearby, they could be worth more than you'd expect. We can give you a straight answer on what you're actually holding.
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 You're Actually Looking At in San Augustine County
San Augustine County sits in the East Texas Basin, which is predominantly a natural gas region — not oil country. Drilling activity here isn't at the fever pitch you'd see in the Permian or Haynesville's core, but there are active operators and producing wells in the county, particularly targeting the Cotton Valley and Travis Peak formations at depth. If you've received a lease offer or a purchase offer recently, it's worth understanding why — someone sees potential in your acreage, and that means you have some real leverage. Before you sign anything or dismiss it, you deserve to know what your rights are actually worth in today's market.
San Augustine County by the Numbers
$150 – $800
estimate, varies by location and proximity to production
Estimated Value Range Per Acre
120
producing and permitted wells in county
Active Wells (Approximate)
Natural Gas
dominant production type in the East Texas Basin
Primary Commodity
6,000 – 11,000
feet (Cotton Valley and Haynesville targets)
Primary Formation Depth
East Texas Basin
regional producing basin
Basin
Who's Operating in San Augustine County
Shelby Energy
PrivateEndeavor Energy Resources
PrivateAethon United Finance
PrivateBPX Energy
BPVine Energy
Acquired by ChesapeakeWhat's in the Ground
Cotton Valley Formation
The Cotton Valley is a tight sandstone formation that has been the backbone of East Texas gas production for years. It sits at roughly 7,000 to 9,000 feet and requires hydraulic fracturing to produce economically. It's the most widely developed formation in this part of the basin and likely the target if there are existing wells near your acreage.
Travis Peak Formation
The Travis Peak lies just above the Cotton Valley and is another tight sandstone gas target. It's shallower and sometimes produces alongside Cotton Valley completions. It's less commonly the primary target on its own but adds value when stacked with deeper rights.
Haynesville Shale
The Haynesville is a high-pressure, high-temperature shale gas formation that gets most of its attention in neighboring Shelby, Panola, and Harrison counties to the west and north. San Augustine County sits on the eastern fringe of its productive extent. If your acreage is in the right part of the county, Haynesville rights could add meaningful upside — but this varies significantly by location.
Questions We Hear From San Augustine County Owners
I got a letter offering to buy my mineral rights. Is it a fair offer?
My rights have been in the family for decades and nobody's ever drilled. Are they still worth anything?
Gas prices have been low. Does that mean my minerals are worth less right now?
Find Out What Your San Augustine County Rights Are Worth
Whether you've had an offer land in your mailbox or you're just trying to understand what you inherited, the first step is a free, no-pressure conversation. We'll look at your specific acreage, what's been drilled nearby, and give you a real number — not a runaround. No obligation, no sales pitch.
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