Crosby County, TX oil and gas wells
2,048 wells: 709 active, 488 plugged, run by 58 operators.
Crosby County, TX ranks #151 among Texas counties by wells on record, with under 1% of the state's 1,397,551 wells. 709 of its wells (35%) are active, above the statewide share of 27%. Another 427 are shut in or temporarily abandoned. Of the 1,615 wells here with a type on record, 70% are oil wells, 18% disposal or injection wells and 11% dry holes. Drilling records here go back to 1960. Of the 1,422 wells with a drilling date, 348 (24%) were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026. 375 wells are listed as permitted or being drilled. 154 wells have been plugged since 2016 (counting wells with a plug date on record). Wells with a recorded depth average 4,342 ft. 58 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is SURGE OPERATING LLC, with 206 active (29% of the county's active wells).
Figures from the Railroad Commission of Texas, updated 2026-10-17.
Top operators in Crosby
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned · Disposal (SWD) and injection
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHEELER 17 | 42-107-31138 | Shut in | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| WHEELER 22 | 42-107-31142 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| WHEELER 19 | 42-107-31139 | Shut in | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| WHEELER 21 | 42-107-31141 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| WHEELER 12 | 42-107-31128 | Shut in | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| WHEELER 25 | 42-107-31167 | Shut in | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| WHEELER 14 | 42-107-31130 | Shut in | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| WHEELER 13 | 42-107-31129 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| WHEELER 11 | 42-107-31127 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| WHEELER 5 | 42-107-30538 | Shut in | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
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Crosby County, TX well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Crosby County, TX?
2,048 wells are on record: 709 active, 427 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 488 plugged.
Who operates the most wells in Crosby County, TX?
SURGE OPERATING LLC, with 206 active wells and 386 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Crosby County, TX?
Yes. 348 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026, and 375 more are permitted or being drilled.