Real estate isn't just valuable as a passive investment or a source of income. It can also be a way to secure ongoing revenue for a household. For property owners in Texas, natural resources can significantly alter the value of their property. Texas is famous for...
Oil And Gas
The complexities surrounding mineral rights ownership
In Texas' vast landscape, mineral rights ownership is a crucial aspect of property rights that carries significant implications for landowners, oil and gas developers and industry stakeholders. Anyone who owns mineral rights or is considering leasing them to...
Feds accuse Texas oil and gas company of Clean Air Act violation
The United States Clean Air Act is a federal law that regulates various business practices, including certain chemical releases for oil and gas companies. Business owners who operate in this industry likely know that allegations of a violation are serious, but just...
Leasing mineral rights from a property owner
When someone buys a house, he or she may assume the purchase price includes the land on which the house sits. They may also assume that the land they own includes both what is above the ground and what lies below. However, in Texas, this is not always the case....
Shaky business for shale could mean investment opportunities in oil industry
The gas and oil industry is in a bit of a transitional period. It has shifted in recent years, and those who took out big investments with a focus on shale have found themselves struggling to move forward. Chesapeake Energy Corporation, one of the largest natural gas...
Two primary provisions for pipeline easement agreements
Landowners and businesses negotiating a pipeline easement are looking to move forward with an agreement that best serves their interests. As such, it is important for all involved to carefully review the agreement and negotiate terms that meet their needs. Some of the...
The many phases of due diligence for oil and gas acquisitions
Texas entrepreneurs who are interested in purchasing a business in the oil and gas industry are wise to conduct thorough due diligence before finalizing the transaction. The first phase generally involves gathering data. The selling party often has a sales brochure...
Texas gas flaring regulations could change as early as this fall
Businesses of all types have to follow certain rules and stipulations. If businesses do not comply with the regulations set forth under state and federal laws, owners could end up facing serious penalties. As a result, it is important that company owners stay updated...