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"Drilling for Minerals"
(Fambrough) No. 1534, Tierra Grande reprint, 1pp. (Revised 11/9/2009) |
 According to Texas courts, what is and is not a mineral? Oil, gas and uranium are. What about coal, lignite and iron ore? How about water?
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"Big Gulp: Quenching Texans' Thirst for Water"
(Holland & Gilliland) No. 1812, Tierra Grande reprint, 3pp. (4/15/2007) |
 The Texas water plan foresees adequate supplies well into the future for most areas. Agriculture in the Panhandle and High Plains may face unmet needs in a severe drought. Investors should investigate the water utility supplier for an area before purchasing real property.
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"Water Pressure: Below the Surface of GCDs"
(Gilliland) No. 1770, Tierra Grande reprint, 4pp. (4/18/2006) |
 Landowners who don't know much about how groundwater conservation districts affect water rights should do themselves a favor, and read this article.
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"Water Power"
(Cover, Robertson & Gilliland) No. 1691, Tierra Grande reprint, 3pp. (10/15/2004) |
 In some areas of Texas, water rights pump up land values. In other areas, they have little impact.
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"Groundwater Leases: What Texas Landowners Should Know"
(Fambrough) No. 1628, Tierra Grande reprint, 3pp. (7/10/2003) |
 Landowners with water to sell need to understand the significant differences between groundwater leases and oil and gas leases.
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Secrets for Negotiating Texas Groundwater Leases
(Fambrough) No. 1593, Technical report, 12pp. (10/30/2002) |
 Today's land buyers want assurances that groundwater rights accompany the surface sale. Groundwater may be more valuable than the mineral rights. This publication covers guidelines for negotiating groundwater leases.
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Texas Water Law: The Next Century
(Johnson) No. 1469, Special report, 29pp. (7/5/2002) |
 An overview of Texas water law as it relates to the ownership and right to use water.
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"Liability for Flooding Neighbor's Property"
(Fambrough) No. 1509, Tierra Grande reprint, 1pp. (7/18/2001) |
 A discussion of rules governing construction of ponds and impoundments for the storage of water.
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"Rural Water: Plan Before You Plat"
(Gilliland) No. 1499, Tierra Grande reprint, 2pp. (7/18/2001) |
 State regulations identify conditions under which owners and developers may provide water to a subdivision.
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"Texas Surface Water: Ownership and Uses"
(Fambrough) No. 1508, Tierra Grande reprint (7/18/2001) |
 Landowners should be careful that they do not use surface water that belongs to the state. Using water without a permit can cost $5,000 per day.
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"Water Stored Underground: Who Owns It?"
(Fambrough) No. 1458, Tierra Grande reprint, 2pp. (3/28/2001) |
 Both oil and water are subject to the Texas rule of capture. But who owns water that has been captured and then stored in another place underground?
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"H20 Pollution Solution"
(Gilliland) No. 1442, Tierra Grande reprint, 2pp. (1/10/2001) |
 Cooperation in regulating land uses promises to improve Texas water quality. However, landowners may be required to alter their management practices.
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"Who Owns Groundwater?"
(Fambrough) No. 1377, Tierra Grande reprint, 4pp. (4/20/2000) |
 Most landowners believe they own the water beneath their land, but nothing could be further from the truth.
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"Got Water? Tapping a New Texas Market"
(Gilliland) No. 1357, Tierra Grande reprint, 3pp. (1/11/2000) |
 Much of the water Texas needs is in the wrong places. Solving the water shortage includes the possibility of transferring water from one location to another.
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"Dam the Reservoirs, Full Speed Ahead"
(Gilliland) No. 1341, Tierra Grande reprint, 5pp. (10/26/1999) |
 A state-wide water plan focuses on reallocation of water from agriculture to urban uses. This is made possible by new water-conserving technologies and new reservoirs.
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"Before the Well Runs Dry"
(Gilliland) No. 1270, Tierra Grande reprint, 4pp. (1/10/1999) |
 A look at the impact of changing Texas water laws on land markets.
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"Use Not Automatic: Ownership Governs Water Rights"
(Fambrough) No. 715, Tierra Grande reprint, 4pp. (8/8/1996) |
 Water has become a precious commodity. Even when abundant, however, the right to use Texas water is not automatic. This article examines publicly and privately owned water -- who can use it and under what circumstances.
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"Texas Water Code: Brief Shower Creates Storm"
(Fambrough) No. 804, Tierra Grande reprint, 1pp. (7/15/1990) |
 An explanation of Texas law governing a landowner's right to divert surface water.
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