Keith, sorry I don't have anyone to refer you to at the moment.  I do very little work in central Texas.  I would suggest that you look at the certified schools and online courses offer through Association of Professional Landmen.  I'm actually not a "landman" in the sense the term is normally used.  I am a database expert who performs research and analysis for those who own large mineral interests and the legal firms that represent them.  I have learned much from interacting with experienced and respected lawyers who have been among my mentors.  Most independent landmen lead a vagabond existence without the benefit of continuous employment.  It's a feast or famine lifestyle only suited to those who have no responsibility for the financial well being of others.  The only stable land jobs are basically in the industry working directly for an operator or a company that has large land holdings.  Here's a link to the APL website.  Good luck.  Skip

http://www.landman.org/

Keith, Thanks for the reply. I was at the Miller County courthouse this week and when I asked the clerk if anything was going on she said no but it had been busy earlier. I asked her what she was referring to and she said well I had to file 800 leases around the 1st of the month...Please keep me informed. 

keith, I don't mean to duplicate myself, if I am, please forgive me. I am not sure if my request to share information got through to you. I have two landmen really pushing to lease some of my family's mineral interest. One likes to throw around force integration a lot. Our minerals are in Miller County just west of Ida, LA but all in Arkansas--right across the LA/AR line. I live in another state and can't get to the courthouse to see who is leasing in the area and if I'm being told the truth about how much leasehold the landmen have in our area. Thanks.

keith, would you be willing to compare notes on terms and the interested party?

Hey Keith,

What company offered to lease your property?

Keith,

I'd be happy to exchange ideas with you.

Best regards,

Gary