Oil and Gas Overview: Gonzales County, Texas

Gonzales County, Texas is a prolific producer of oil and natural gas. Over 100 drilling permits were issued in the County in 2024 alone. Besides oil and gas drilling, there are other impactful activities such as pipeline construction, oil and gas trucking, natural gas flaring, and the like. Gonzales County is an important county for energy resource production, but at what cost to the nearby environment?

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Gonzales County quick facts

County Seat: Gonzales, Texas

Population: Around 20,000

Oil Production: 14th of all Texas Counties

Gas Production: 43rd of all Texas Counties

(Sept 2024 production numbers)