Oil and Gas Overview: Live Oak County, Texas

Live Oak County, Texas is a prolific producer of oil and natural gas. Over 140 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, land clearing, natural gas flaring, and the like. It’s an important county for the oil and gas industry. But at what cost? 

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Live Oak County quick facts

County Seat: George West, Texas

Population: Around 11,500

Oil Production: 28th of all Texas Counties

Gas Production: 26th of all Texas Counties

(Sept 2024 production numbers)