Determining Mineral Ownership in Texas

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Publication
Date of Publication
December 7, 2021
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Overview

This 2-page publication explains ways mineral rights can be separated from the ownership of a property and how to determine who owns the mineral rights to a piece of land.

In Texas, when a property is sold, ownership of mineral rights is often separated from ownership of the surface land. This publication explains ways mineral rights can be separated from the ownership of a property and how to determine who owns the mineral rights to a piece of land. (2 pages)

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