Freestone County, TX oil and gas wells
5,486 wells: 3,093 active, 1,379 plugged, run by 277 operators.
Freestone County, TX ranks #91 among Texas counties by wells on record, with under 1% of the state's 1,397,551 wells. 3,093 of its wells (56%) are active, above the statewide share of 27%. Another 390 are shut in or temporarily abandoned. Of the 4,837 wells here with a type on record, 75% are gas wells, 14% dry holes and 9% oil wells. Drilling records here go back to 1945. Of the 3,730 wells with a drilling date, 110 (3%) were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026. 523 wells are listed as permitted or being drilled. 76 wells have been plugged since 2016 (counting wells with a plug date on record). Wells with a recorded depth average 12,464 ft. 277 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is HILCORP ENERGY COMPANY, with 1,489 active (48% of the county's active wells).
Figures from the Railroad Commission of Texas, updated 2026-10-17.
Top operators in Freestone
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned · Disposal (SWD) and injection
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no name) 1 | 731301 | Active | Injection | — |
| (no name) 202 | 764722 | Active | Injection | — |
| (no name) 3B | 731814 | Active | Injection | — |
| (no name) 102 | 764695 | Active | Injection | — |
| 179 FEE 1 | 42-161-32739 | Active | Injection | 🔒 Sign in free |
| AKER GAS INJECTION 1 | 42-161-34475 | Active | Injection | 🔒 Sign in free |
| BATY SWD 1 | 42-161-32396 | Active | Injection | 🔒 Sign in free |
| BEST SWD 3 | 42-161-34305 | Active | Injection | 🔒 Sign in free |
| BEST SWD 2 | 42-161-34014 | Temporarily abandoned | Injection | 🔒 Sign in free |
| BEST SWD 1 | 42-161-33558 | Active | Injection | 🔒 Sign in free |
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Freestone County, TX well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Freestone County, TX?
5,486 wells are on record: 3,093 active, 390 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 1,379 plugged.
Who operates the most wells in Freestone County, TX?
HILCORP ENERGY COMPANY, with 1,489 active wells and 1,585 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Freestone County, TX?
Yes. 110 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026, and 523 more are permitted or being drilled.