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Permalink Reply by griiker on September 12, 2008 at 13:10

my understanding is that they will drill a water well toget water. They need upwards of 1 million gallons of water per well.

Permalink Reply by Teacher on September 13, 2008 at 12:20

OK. According to Texas law, unless reserved by previous owners, I own the water under my land.

Permalink Reply by Houtx32 on November 7, 2008 at 6:19

You need to see the original Oil and Gas lease they are using. If it is an older lease, chances are there is a clause granting the Lessee the right to use water for free.