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Minerals, Surface Rights and Royalty Payments
(Fambrough) No. 840, Technical report, 14pp. (Revised 11/9/2009) |
 An explanation of the body of law that has evolved in Texas to define ownership rights to privately owned oil and gas.
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"Risky Business: Mineral Sales by Mail"
(Fambrough) No. 1728, Tierra Grande reprint (6/10/2005) |
 Mineral owners, beware. Offers to buy your minerals through the mail may be misleading. Before sponding, read the deed carefully.
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Rights and Responsibilities of Mineral Cotenants
(Fambrough) No. 843, Special report, 10pp. (8/5/2002) |
 Co-tenancy in a mineral estate creates questions for co-owners and mineral lessees.
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Hints on Negotiating an Oil and Gas Lease
(Fambrough) No. 229, Special report, 20pp. (5/21/2002) |
 Update of the Center's best-selling report details step-by-step the different clauses in an oil and gas lease and outlines important provisions for the mineral owner's consideration. Includes new sections on horizontal drilling and overall leasing.
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"Scrutinizing Royalty Payments"
(Fambrough) No. 1559, Tierra Grande reprint, 3pp. (4/23/2002) |
 Texas appellate courts have decided three important cases affecting oil and gas lease royalty owners. Mineral owners should be aware of these decisions when negotiating future leases.
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Termination of an Oil and Gas Lease
(Fambrough) No. 601, Special report, 15pp. (9/11/2001) |
 Changing economic conditions created questions regarding oil and gas lease termination, mineral owner liability for plugging abandoned wells and rights to equipment and casing left on leased premises. This report answers most of these questions.
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"Recovery of Surface Damages and Remediation Costs in the Oil Patch"
(Fambrough) No. 1163, Tierra Grande reprint, 3pp. (3/31/1997) |
 Recovering property damages from an oil company depends on the lease terms and Texas case law. This reprint reviews relevant court decisions.
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"Recent Rulings Affecting Oil and Gas Interests"
(Fambrough) No. 1140, Tierra Grande reprint, 2pp. (7/24/1996) |
 A look at significant decisions by the Texas Supreme Court affecting oil and gas interests.
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"Private Property: How Private Is It?"
(Fambrough) No. 1053, Tierra Grande reprint, 2pp. (10/28/1994) |
 Land ownership does not guarantee the owner exclusive use of it. Texas law provides that, under certain circumstances, uninvited persons may legally enter private property. The author looks at mineral exploration, condemnation, easements and other areas.
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"Subdivision Drill Sites"
(Fambrough) No. 690, Tierra Grande reprint, 1pp. (1/2/1989) |
 Mineral exploration and development are as vital as other legal issues in selecting a subdivision site but often receive less attention. This article explains the law governing developers and mineral rights.
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