A Texas oil and gas lease can shape revenue, land use and future bargaining power for years. Lessors claim to use ‘standard’ forms, but most lease forms are drafted primarily for the benefit of the lessee, making careful review important before signing. A mineral...
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Can you pass surface rights down to your heirs in Texas?
If you own rural property in Texas, you may hope it stays in your family for years to come. Whether the land includes a ranch, timberland or recreational property, your surface rights can become part of that legacy. In Texas, surface rights are a form of real...
Key areas to address in a partnership agreement
When one person decides to start a business by themselves, the business formation process may be fairly streamlined. They get to make all of their own decisions and create the business exactly the way they desire. But when two partners are going into business...


