Helpful Reports [download using adobe acrobat]
Checklist for Negotiating and Oil and Gas Lease, John B. McFarland, Graves, Dougherty, Hearon & Moody, 2006
Hints on Negotiating An Oil and Gas Lease, Judon Fambrough, Texas A&M University Real Estate Center, 1997
Impact of Mineral Rights and Oil and Gas Activities on Agricultural Land Values, Dr. John S. Baen, University of North Texas, 1996
Minerals, Surface Rights and Royalty Payments, Judon Fambrough, Texas A&M University Real Estate Center, 1996
Oil & Gas Exploration and Surface Ownership Railroad Commission of Texas paper
Oil and Gas Mineral Rights and Land Appraisal, Dr. John S. Baen, University of North Texas, 1988
Pipeline Corridors Revisited, Judon Fambrough, Texas A&M University Real Estate Center, 2003
Royalty Payment Requirements in Texas, 2006
Understanding the Condemnation Process in Texas, Judon Fambrough, Texas A&M University Real Estate Center, 2005
What to Do/Say When Pipeline Operators Call? A Checklist. Dr. John S. Baen, University of North Texas, 2007.
Wind Rights and Wrongs (terms and conditions in wind lease agreements in Texas), Judon Fambrough, Texas A&M University Real Estate Center, April 2008


Many of the reports helped me initially and could be of use to someone just getting that first offer in the mail or someone who is wanting to learn more at any stage.

Texas Land and Mineral Owner's Assoc. website is tlma.org