SAN ANGELO, TX — The Railroad Commission of Texas issued 816 original drilling permits in October 2026, the agency reported. The San Angelo area accounted for 125 of the 742 permits issued to drill new oil or gas wells and recorded 117 new oil completions, ranking second among RRC districts in both categories. The Midland area led statewide with 345 permits and 197 new oil completions. Learn More Here.