Zavala County, TX oil and gas wells
4,089 wells: 889 active, 2,457 plugged, run by 366 operators.
Zavala County, TX ranks #119 among Texas counties by wells on record, with under 1% of the state's 1,397,551 wells. 889 of its wells (22%) are active, below the statewide share of 27%. Another 264 are shut in or temporarily abandoned. Of the 3,535 wells here with a type on record, 43% are oil wells, 38% dry holes and 15% gas wells. Drilling records here go back to 1953. Of the 2,141 wells with a drilling date, 385 (18%) were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026. 308 wells are listed as permitted or being drilled. 245 wells have been plugged since 2016 (counting wells with a plug date on record). Wells with a recorded depth average 5,755 ft. 366 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is EXCO OPERATING COMPANY LP, with 261 active (29% of the county's active wells).
Figures from the Railroad Commission of Texas, updated 2026-10-17.
Top operators in Zavala
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned · Disposal (SWD) and injection
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WINTERBOTHAM ZAV B 3H | 42-507-33086 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| WINTERBOTHAM ZAV S 1H | 42-507-33229 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| WINTERBOTHAM ZAV I 3H | 42-507-33164 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| WINTERBOTHAM ZAV M 5H | 42-507-32879 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| WINTERBOTHAM ZAV G 1H | 42-507-32981 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| WINTERBOTHAM ZAV Q 1H | 42-507-33224 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| WINTERBOTHAM ZAV G 3H | 42-507-33118 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| WINTERBOTHAM ZAV I 1H | 42-507-33166 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| WINTERBOTHAM ZAV J 1H | 42-507-33168 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| WINTERBOTHAM ZAV K 2H | 42-507-33005 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
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Zavala County, TX well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Zavala County, TX?
4,089 wells are on record: 889 active, 264 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 2,457 plugged.
Who operates the most wells in Zavala County, TX?
EXCO OPERATING COMPANY LP, with 261 active wells and 272 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Zavala County, TX?
Yes. 385 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026, and 308 more are permitted or being drilled.