Cotton Valley mineral rights in Smith County

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The Cotton Valley is one of the formations state oil and gas commission records show producing in Smith County, Texas. It is not the only zone here: Smith County also produces from Woodbine, and Travis Peak , which can mean a single tract is paid from more than one producing zone.

Cotton Valley activity in Smith County

State commission records show 766 active oil and gas wells across Smith County as of the most recent drilling on record, spudded in 2026. These figures describe the whole county, not any one owner's interest.

Operators active in Smith County

The most active operators in Smith County by well count, from the state commission. We name operators because the record is public; this is not an endorsement and implies no relationship.

• Faulconer Energy (25 wells)
• Valence Operating Company (22 wells)
• Breitburn Operating LP (17 wells)
• Tanos Exploration II, LLC (15 wells)
• Linn Energy, LLC (6 wells)

What the Cotton Valley means for your minerals in Smith County

A formation name on your royalty statement or division order does not change how your interest is valued. What matters is the income your wells actually pay: average your last three to six royalty checks, then apply the standard multiple of 36 to 72 times your average monthly check, the same as 3 to 6 times your annual royalty. Where you land in that band depends on how fast your Smith County wells decline, the operator, your royalty rate, and any undeveloped drilling upside. For the full method and a free on-screen estimate, see what are my mineral rights worth.

See the full picture for Smith County , part of Texas, or the Haynesville Shale it sits in. For the Cotton Valley's full footprint across every county we cover, see the Cotton Valley formation guide.

Cotton Valley in Smith County questions

Does the Cotton Valley produce in Smith County?

Yes. State oil and gas commission records list the Cotton Valley as a producing formation in Smith County, Texas, part of the Haynesville Shale, with 766 active wells on record countywide.

What are Cotton Valley mineral rights worth in Smith County?

Producing interests in Smith County are valued on the standard income multiple, roughly 36 to 72 times your average monthly royalty check. This is an estimate, subject to verification of your specific interest, not an offer.

Who buys Cotton Valley mineral rights in Smith County?

Ironwood Royalty buys Cotton Valley mineral and royalty interests in Smith County directly from owners as a principal buyer, so the offer comes from us and no broker commission is taken from your proceeds.

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