Howard County, TX oil and gas wells
17,675 wells: 5,963 active, 6,389 plugged, run by 651 operators.
Howard County, TX ranks #13 among Texas counties by wells on record, with 1% of the state's 1,397,551 wells. 5,963 of its wells (34%) are active, above the statewide share of 27%. Another 3,633 are shut in or temporarily abandoned. Of the 15,914 wells here with a type on record, 82% are oil wells, 10% dry holes and 7% disposal or injection wells. Drilling records here go back to 1927. Of the 11,777 wells with a drilling date, 4,461 (38%) were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026. 1,302 wells are listed as permitted or being drilled. 1,476 wells have been plugged since 2016 (counting wells with a plug date on record). Wells with a recorded depth average 6,014 ft. 651 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is SURGE OPERATING LLC, with 502 active (8% of the county's active wells).
Figures from the Railroad Commission of Texas, updated 2026-10-17.
Top operators in Howard
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned · Disposal (SWD) and injection
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no name) | 42-227-35963 | Permitted | Unknown | — |
| (no name) | 42-227-38395 | Permitted | Unknown | — |
| (no name) | 42-227-38384 | Permitted | Unknown | — |
| (no name) | 42-227-38381 | Permitted | Unknown | — |
| (no name) 2 | 578108 | Active | Oil | — |
| (no name) | 42-227-35943 | Permitted | Unknown | — |
| (no name) | 42-227-33248 | Permitted | Unknown | — |
| (no name) | 42-227-33247 | Permitted | Unknown | — |
| (no name) | 42-227-38460 | Permitted | Unknown | — |
| (no name) | 42-227-34945 | Permitted | Unknown | — |
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Howard County, TX well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Howard County, TX?
17,675 wells are on record: 5,963 active, 3,633 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 6,389 plugged.
Who operates the most wells in Howard County, TX?
SURGE OPERATING LLC, with 502 active wells and 822 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Howard County, TX?
Yes. 4,461 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026, and 1,302 more are permitted or being drilled.