# Caddo Minerals

> Caddo Minerals Inc. is a premier and trusted buyer of mineral rights and royalty interests based in Austin, TX. We provide fair, transparent offers to mineral owners across Texas and Louisiana. Phone: (512) 243-5507. Email: info@caddominerals.com.

## What Sets Caddo Apart

- We operate with integrity, even when it costs us, because it's the right thing to do and it builds lasting trust.
- We are a direct buyer using our own capital — closing is never contingent on finding an end buyer, unlike brokers.
- We can close quickly.
- We can get you an offer within hours.

## About

Caddo Minerals purchases mineral rights and royalty interests from individual landowners. We specialize in evaluating mineral properties, providing competitive offers, and guiding owners through the sale process with transparency. We are BBB-accredited and based in Austin, Texas.

- [About Us](https://www.caddominerals.com/about-us/): Company background, team, and mission
- [Our Process](https://www.caddominerals.com/our-process/): How Caddo evaluates and purchases mineral rights
- [Contact Us](https://www.caddominerals.com/contact/): Get in touch with our team

## Get an Offer

- [Get an Offer](https://www.caddominerals.com/get-an-offer/): Request a free, no-obligation offer on your mineral rights

## Resource Center

Educational articles for mineral rights owners covering valuation, taxes, lease terms, buyer tactics, and industry concepts.

- [Mineral Rights 101](https://www.caddominerals.com/resource-center/about-mineral-rights/mineral-rights-101/): Introduction to mineral rights ownership
- [How Much Are My Mineral Rights Worth?](https://www.caddominerals.com/resource-center/resources-for-owners/how-much-are-my-minerals-worth/): Factors that determine mineral rights valuation
- [How Should I Evaluate Selling My Mineral Rights?](https://www.caddominerals.com/resource-center/resources-for-owners/how-should-i-evaluate-selling-my-mineral-rights/): Framework for evaluating whether to sell
- [Tax Implications of Selling Mineral Rights in Texas](https://www.caddominerals.com/resource-center/resources-for-owners/tax-implications-of-selling-tx-mineral-rights/): Capital gains, ad valorem taxes, and 1099 forms for Texas mineral sales
- [Tax Forms All Mineral Owners Should Know About](https://www.caddominerals.com/resource-center/resources-for-owners/tax-forms-all-mineral-rights-owners-should-know-about/): Key tax forms for mineral rights owners
- [What Is a Mineral Lease?](https://www.caddominerals.com/resource-center/about-mineral-rights/mineral-lease/): Explanation of oil and gas mineral leases
- [What is a "Good" Oil & Gas Lease Royalty? (2025 Update)](https://www.caddominerals.com/resource-center/resources-for-owners/what-is-a-good-oil-and-gas-lease-royalty-update/): What constitutes a good lease royalty rate
- [Understanding Royalty Checks](https://www.caddominerals.com/resource-center/resources-for-owners/understanding-royalty-checks/): How royalty payments work and what to expect
- [Division Orders 101](https://www.caddominerals.com/resource-center/resources-for-owners/division-orders-101/): What division orders are and how they work
- [Mineral Rights Purchase and Sale Agreements, Explained](https://www.caddominerals.com/resource-center/resources-for-owners/mineral-rights-purchase-and-sale-agreements-explained/): What to expect in a mineral rights PSA
- [Mineral Interests vs. Wellbore Royalty Interests](https://www.caddominerals.com/resource-center/resources-for-owners/mineral-interest-vs-wellbore-royalty-interest/): Key differences between mineral interests and wellbore royalty interests
- [Understanding the Mother Hubbard Clause in Mineral Deeds](https://www.caddominerals.com/resource-center/resources-for-owners/understanding-the-mother/): What the Mother Hubbard Clause is and what to watch for
- [Understanding Warranty Types](https://www.caddominerals.com/resource-center/resources-for-owners/understanding-warranty-types/): Types of warranty deeds in mineral conveyances
- [Pooling, Unitization, and Allocation Wells](https://www.caddominerals.com/resource-center/about-mineral-rights/pooling-unitization-allocation/): How pooling and unitization affect mineral owners
- [How to Use Oil & Gas Royalty Calculators](https://www.caddominerals.com/resource-center/resources-for-owners/how-to-use-oil-gas-royalty-calculators/): Guide to estimating royalty income
- [Why Oil & Gas Wells Decline So Quickly (at First)](https://www.caddominerals.com/resource-center/resources-for-owners/why-wells-decline-quickly/): Explanation of early well production decline curves
- [Why Did My Offer Go Up?](https://www.caddominerals.com/resource-center/resources-for-owners/why-did-my-offer-go-up/): Factors that cause mineral offer prices to increase
- [When the Same Property Is More Valuable to Some Than to Others](https://www.caddominerals.com/resource-center/resources-for-owners/when-the-same-property-is-worth-different-things-to-different-people/): Why different buyers value the same minerals differently
- ["$20 and Other Good and Valuable Consideration"](https://www.caddominerals.com/resource-center/resources-for-owners/20-and-other-good-and-valuable-consideration/): What nominal consideration in deeds means
- [What to Do When You Inherit Mineral Rights in Texas](https://www.caddominerals.com/resource-center/resources-for-owners/what-to-do-when-you-inherit-mineral-rights/): A practical guide for Texas heirs on clearing title, notifying the operator, establishing a stepped-up basis, and handling taxes on inherited minerals
- [Questions to Ask Any Mineral Rights Buyer](https://www.caddominerals.com/resource-center/resources-for-owners/questions-to-ask-any-mineral-rights-buyer/): What to ask a buyer before you sell, what the answers mean, and how to protect yourself

## Buyer Tactics

Articles warning mineral owners about common questionable practices by some mineral buyers.

- [Buyer Tactics: Bank Drafts](https://www.caddominerals.com/resource-center/resources-for-owners/buyer-tactics-bank-drafts/): Risks of accepting bank drafts instead of certified funds
- [Buyer Tactics: Offers for Minerals You Don't Own](https://www.caddominerals.com/resource-center/resources-for-owners/buyer-tactics-offering-on-minerals-you-dont-own/): How some buyers send offers for minerals the recipient doesn't own
- [Buyer Tactics: No-Cash Flipping](https://www.caddominerals.com/resource-center/resources-for-owners/buyer-tactics-no-cash-flipping/): How some buyers flip mineral rights without using their own capital
- [Buyer Tactics: Fraudulent Leases](https://www.caddominerals.com/resource-center/resources-for-owners/buyer-tactics-fraudulent-leases/): Warning about fraudulent oil and gas leases
- [Why Pick on Hess?](https://www.caddominerals.com/resource-center/energy-news/why-pick-on-hess/): Case study of questionable buyer practices

## Frequently Asked Questions

- Why sell to Caddo? Caddo offers fair prices, a transparent process, and handles all paperwork and closing costs.
- Why does Caddo buy minerals? Caddo invests in mineral rights as a long-term asset, aligning interests with mineral owners.
- How does Caddo value minerals? Caddo evaluates geology, production history, operator activity, and commodity prices.
- What is the division of interest (DOI)? The DOI specifies each owner's decimal share of production revenue.
- What is a royalty check? A royalty check is a payment to mineral owners for their share of oil and gas production.
- What is a net mineral acre? A net mineral acre represents the proportional ownership of minerals under one acre of land.

## Privacy

- [Privacy Policy](https://www.caddominerals.com/privacy-policy/)