Texas's presumed-grant doctrine allows a party with long, open, and unchallenged possession of land or minerals to establish ownership without a complete paper trail. Although the doctrine may appear straightforward,...
Before taking on a construction project, whether you’re a subcontractor, general contractor, or property owner, it’s important to understand the functions and powers of Chapter 162 of the Texas Property...
Mechanic’s liens are powerful legal tools that ensure contractors, subcontractors, laborers, and suppliers receive payment for work or materials provided on construction projects. In Texas, strict requirements govern the filing...
A seller and a buyer come to an agreement on the sale of a mineral interest. The price is set, the interest conveyed is understood by both parties, and they...
Homeowners’ Associations (HOAs) play a crucial role in maintaining the value and appearance of residential communities. However, they also wield significant enforcement power, including the ability to file a lien...
Duhig v. Peavy-Moore Lumber Co. In the annals of Texas jurisprudence, few cases so impact the law of the land that they are known on a first name basis; Duhig v....
In a recent holding, the Texas Supreme Court has upheld a lower court ruling enforcing an oil and gas lease provision which made the landowners’ lease royalty-free of any post-sale...
A common dilemma that operators face in the Texas oil and gas industry is how to handle suspended royalties. Royalties may be suspended for several reasons, including outstanding curative issues,...
The Texas Railroad Commission's bid for primacy in issuing permits for carbon sequestration projects has drawn attention from various stakeholders, including Congress, environmental advocates, and regulatory bodies like the Environmental...