Shelby County stands out as a vital part of the Haynesville Shale due to its high-yield natural gas reserves and proximity to major energy infrastructure. This strategic location ensures that the county plays a pivotal role in supplying natural gas to both domestic and international markets.
Shelby County hosts top operators who specialize in advanced drilling and extraction technologies, ensuring high efficiency and sustainable practices. These operators have contributed significantly to the county’s status as an energy leader within the Haynesville Shale.
Shelby County hosts top operators who specialize in advanced drilling and extraction technologies, ensuring high efficiency and sustainable practices. These operators have contributed significantly to the county’s status as an energy leader within the Haynesville Shale.
Our goal is to keep you well-informed and confident every step of the way. Here’s a brief overview of our process…
We begin the process once we receive the executed Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) from you. This marks the official start of our acquisition procedure.
Our thorough due diligence process involves sourcing ownership documents, compiling detailed runsheets, calculating exact tract ownership, and final verification by our Title Attorneys for accuracy.
We send you a proposed Mineral & Royalty Deed for your review. Once you approve, sign, and notarize the deed, we proceed to the next step.
After you send us a digital copy of the signed and notarized deed, keep the original until you receive payment confirmation.
Upon receipt of the digital copy of the executed deed, we will transfer the agreed purchase price in full using your preferred payment method (wire transfer, check, or cashier’s check).
After confirming receipt of funds, please overnight the original deed to Paint Rock Royalty at 1300 Summit Ave., Ste. 510, Fort Worth, TX 76102.
Your Questions Answered—Everything You Need to Know
Shelby County is located in the Haynesville Shale, one of the most productive natural gas formations in the U.S. The region has benefited from advancements in horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing, increasing gas extraction efficiency.
The best time to sell depends on natural gas prices, active drilling permits, and industry trends. Selling when operator interest is high ensures competitive offers and stronger negotiation leverage.
Leasing terms are influenced by market demand, depth of the reserves, existing well production, and competition between operators. Royalty rates typically range from 18% to 25%, with lease bonuses varying based on drilling activity.
Yes, landowners in Texas can separate mineral ownership from surface ownership, allowing them to sell mineral rights while retaining land use for agriculture, development, or other purposes.
Before finalizing a sale, it’s essential to review deed restrictions, assess future drilling potential, compare multiple offers, and consult with an attorney or mineral rights expert to maximize value.
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