Maverick County, TX oil and gas wells
4,724 wells: 1,095 active, 2,730 plugged, run by 207 operators.
Maverick County, TX ranks #110 among Texas counties by wells on record, with under 1% of the state's 1,397,551 wells. 1,095 of its wells (23%) are active, below the statewide share of 27%. Another 294 are shut in or temporarily abandoned. Of the 4,038 wells here with a type on record, 52% are oil wells, 29% dry holes and 9% gas wells. Drilling records here go back to 1959. Of the 2,829 wells with a drilling date, 302 (11%) were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026. 406 wells are listed as permitted or being drilled. 315 wells have been plugged since 2016 (counting wells with a plug date on record). Wells with a recorded depth average 2,683 ft. 207 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is CHITTIM OPERATING LLC, with 702 active (64% of the county's active wells).
Figures from the Railroad Commission of Texas, updated 2026-10-17.
Top operators in Maverick
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no name) | 42-323-31881 | Permitted | Unknown | — |
| (no name) | 42-323-32951 | Permitted | Unknown | — |
| (no name) 1 | 1132098 | Plugged | Dry hole | — |
| (no name) | 42-323-32017 | Plugged | Dry hole | — |
| (no name) | 42-323-32194 | Active | Oil | — |
| (no name) 8 | 1132115 | Plugged | Dry hole | — |
| (no name) | 42-323-32953 | Permitted | Unknown | — |
| (no name) | 42-323-31830 | Plugged | Dry hole | — |
| (no name) | 42-323-31496 | Plugged | Unknown | — |
| (no name) 1 | 1132126 | Plugged | Dry hole | — |
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Maverick County, TX well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Maverick County, TX?
4,724 wells are on record: 1,095 active, 294 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 2,730 plugged.
Who operates the most wells in Maverick County, TX?
CHITTIM OPERATING LLC, with 702 active wells and 1,599 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Maverick County, TX?
Yes. 302 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026, and 406 more are permitted or being drilled.