Victoria County, TX oil and gas wells
7,206 wells: 846 active, 5,424 plugged, run by 921 operators.
Victoria County, TX ranks #69 among Texas counties by wells on record, with 1% of the state's 1,397,551 wells. 846 of its wells (12%) are active, below the statewide share of 27%. Another 434 are shut in or temporarily abandoned. Of the 6,682 wells here with a type on record, 34% are gas wells, 31% dry holes and 21% oil wells. Drilling records here go back to 1930. Of the 3,258 wells with a drilling date, 206 (6%) were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026. 341 wells are listed as permitted or being drilled. 369 wells have been plugged since 2016 (counting wells with a plug date on record). 921 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is GOLDKING MINERALS MGMT L.L.C., with 71 active (8% of the county's active wells).
Figures from the Railroad Commission of Texas, updated 2026-10-17.
Top operators in Victoria
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no name) | 42-469-31476 | Plugged | Dry hole | — |
| (no name) 1 | 1152289 | Plugged | Dry hole | — |
| (no name) | 42-469-31332 | Plugged | Dry hole | — |
| (no name) 1 | 1152671 | Plugged | Dry hole | — |
| (no name) 1 | 1152670 | Plugged | Dry hole | — |
| (no name) 1 | 1152643 | Plugged | Gas | — |
| (no name) | 42-469-32037 | Plugged | Dry hole | — |
| (no name) 1 | 1152630 | Plugged | Dry hole | — |
| (no name) 1 | 1152620 | Plugged | Dry hole | — |
| (no name) 1 | 1151771 | Plugged | Dry hole | — |
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Victoria County, TX well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Victoria County, TX?
7,206 wells are on record: 846 active, 434 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 5,424 plugged.
Who operates the most wells in Victoria County, TX?
GOLDKING MINERALS MGMT L.L.C., with 71 active wells and 297 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Victoria County, TX?
Yes. 206 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026, and 341 more are permitted or being drilled.