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Permalink Reply by The_Baron on June 24, 2011 at 5:01

You are not required to sign a DO as per LA law.

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Permalink Reply by Mel Smith on June 24, 2011 at 5:13

What if I am a Texas resident and the land is in Texas?

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Permalink Reply by The_Baron on June 24, 2011 at 5:25

Then I don't know.

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Permalink Reply by Ben Elmore on June 24, 2011 at 11:14

Unless your lease states otherwise, a lessee can require you sign a DO before paying royalty, as long as the terms of the DO comport with statutory law.  Follow this link to the Texas Mineral Owners group where this is discussed.  http://www.gohaynesvilleshale.com/group/knowyourrightstexasminerall...

 

The operator can always send you a DO later, even after already paying you some royalties. 

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