About Me
Behind Texas Mineral Search
Behind Texas Mineral Search
Hi, I'm Joy Trautwein - a Landman with half a decade of experience helping you understand your mineral rights.
I founded Texas Mineral Search to help landowners, heirs, and families across Texas find clarity on mineral ownership - without the pressure, sales tactics, or gatekeeping that too often cloud this industry. Whether you're facing a leasing decision, handling an inheritance, or simply curious about what's beneath your land, I'm here to deliver clarity through focused, research-backed reports - no pressure, no fine print, just facts.
I hold a B.Sc. in Chemistry and have worked years in the petroleum and renewable sectors - with experience tracing property and mineral rights across hundreds of tracts throughout Texas.
I’ve seen firsthand how overwhelming it can be to sort through old deeds, probate records, and conflicting claims - especially when there’s oil money or family land involved. My goal is to take that burden off your shoulders and deliver clear, actionable reports so you know exactly where you stand.
After helping both companies and individuals navigate the mineral title maze, I realized everyday people deserved access to the same level of research - without having to hire a lawyer, sign away their rights, or chase down half-answers. This service exists to empower you, the landowner or heir, with clarity and confidence.
Whether you inherited land, got a letter in the mail about a lease, or just want to know who owns what - I’ve built this service for you.
Independence: I don’t buy, lease, or broker minerals - I just research them.
Clarity: You’ll get clean, direct reports with real data and plain-English explanations.
Integrity: No upselling. No hidden fees. Just real answers.
Thanks for trusting me to help you get to the root of your mineral ownership.
- Joy