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TEXAS OIL AND GAS LAW BULLETIN

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Proving and Establishing Mandatory Venue

In this mandamus proceeding, the court ordered venue transfer to Irion County, Texas, ruling the suit involved damages to real property under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code §15.011. M3P Directional Services, Ltd. challenged the trial court’s denial, asserting mandatory venue in Irion County.

Who Can Enforce Surface Provisions in an OGL?

Mineral owners are often subject to general oil and gas lease forms that include provisions benefitting the surface estate. But, when they own no interest in the surface, who, if anyone, has the right to enforce those provisions?

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