MIDLOTHIAN, Texas – FBI agents searched several properties in Midlothian on Friday Nov. 6, including locations tied to an oil and gas company that investors have sued, accusing its leaders of misleading them about wells and projects that never paid off, according to other local news sources.

The FBI confirmed only that agents were at the properties conducting “court-authorized activity” and said no arrests were made, according to other local news sources. The agency did not say what it was investigating or whether the searches are connected to the lawsuits. No criminal charges have been publicly filed.

Officers were seen in the 4000 block of Wisteria, the 500 block of South 9th Street, the 2900 block of Eagles Nest and the 2500 block of Springer Road, according to other local news sources. Midlothian police detectives assisted the FBI, and IRS investigators were also seen at one of the scenes, according to the same reports. “At this time, there is no active threat to the public,” Midlothian police said in a statement.

The Company

West Texas Crude Energy LLC is an active Texas limited liability company formed Nov. 14, 2023, with a business address at 513 S. 9th St. in Midlothian, according to Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts records. Its Texas Railroad Commission registration lists 2520 Springer Road in Midlothian and names Robert L. Curry as manager.

Railroad Commission data show the company was issued three drilling permits in 2024 and 2025, all in Cottle County in North Texas, and no reported oil or gas production under its operator number. Its organization report with the commission is listed as delinquent, last filed July 2, 2025, according to the commission data compiled by the industry site Petrora.

What The Lawsuits Claim

Court record listings show at least three civil suits filed against West Texas Crude Energy and Robert L. Curry III this year, on July 24, Sept. 3 and Sept. 24. The defendants in one also include Brett Kemp, who is listed as a company executive, according to other local news sources.

Investors claim in the suits that they gave the company nearly 2 million dollars for oil and gas projects that did not turn out the way the company promised, according to other local news sources. One group of 10 investors says it put in 1.45 million dollars, got back 866,965 dollars and is still owed about 588,000 dollars.

A newer suit filed Nov. 4 claims the projects and promises made to investors were fictitious and that “all of it was a sham,” according to other local news sources. That suit also says Texas Railroad Commission records show no active production on any well where West Texas Crude is the operator.

The allegations in the lawsuits have not been proven in court. The company and the men named in the suits did not respond to requests for comment from other outlets, according to those reports.

What Investors Can Do

The Texas State Securities Board offers registration checks so investors can research brokers and investment advisers before handing over money, and it takes complaints about suspected investment fraud. Tips about federal crimes can be sent to the FBI at tips.fbi.gov.

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Sources: Texas Comptroller active franchise tax record for West Texas Crude Energy LLC | Texas Railroad Commission operator data via Petrora | Texas court record listings for West Texas Crude Energy LLC | Texas State Securities Board | Other local news sources

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