Lee County, TX oil and gas wells
3,459 wells: 1,124 active, 1,554 plugged, run by 310 operators.
Lee County, TX ranks #127 among Texas counties by wells on record, with under 1% of the state's 1,397,551 wells. 1,124 of its wells (32%) are active, above the statewide share of 27%. Another 460 are shut in or temporarily abandoned. Of the 3,064 wells here with a type on record, 78% are oil wells, 10% dry holes and 6% combined oil and gas wells. Drilling records here go back to 1955. Of the 2,794 wells with a drilling date, 116 (4%) were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026. 178 wells are listed as permitted or being drilled. 247 wells have been plugged since 2016. Wells with a recorded depth average 8,718 ft. 310 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is MAGNOLIA OIL & GAS OPERATING LLC, with 712 active (63% of the county's active wells).
Figures from the Railroad Commission of Texas, updated 2026-10-17.
Top operators in Lee
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCCOY 2RE | 42-287-31507 | Plugged | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| MCCOY 2RE | 42-287-31507 | Plugged | Oil & gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| MCFARLAND 1 | 42-287-30343 | Plugged | Dry hole | 🔒 Sign in free |
| MCFARLAND A 1 | 42-287-32067 | Plugged | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| MCFARLAND WILLIAM 1 | 42-287-31139 | Plugged | Oil & gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| MCHENRY 2 | 42-287-32275 | Plugged | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| MCHENRY 1 | 42-287-32268 | Plugged | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| MCHENRY 1__ | 42-287-31930 | Plugged | Dry hole | 🔒 Sign in free |
| MCHENRY R. K. A 4 | 42-287-31346 | Plugged | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| MCHENRY R.K. 3 | 42-287-31977 | Plugged | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
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Lee County, TX well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Lee County, TX?
3,459 wells are on record: 1,124 active, 460 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 1,554 plugged.
Who operates the most wells in Lee County, TX?
MAGNOLIA OIL & GAS OPERATING LLC, with 712 active wells and 1,148 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Lee County, TX?
Yes. 116 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026, and 178 more are permitted or being drilled.