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Renewable Energy Leases

Type
Course
Date of Publication
July 7, 2021
Price
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Overview

This course is for Texas landowners, and it examines the law regarding solar and wind leases in Texas. This will include a discussion of the key considerations when evaluating a wind or solar lease. If you are interested in more than one agricultural law topic, be sure to check out our Owning Your Piece of Texas course before purchasing this course.

This course is a part of the larger Owning Your Piece of Texas course. The course examines the law regarding solar and wind leases in Texas. This will include a discussion of the key considerations when evaluating a wind or solar lease.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Explain the importance of written leases
  • Identify the types of contracts to which the Statute of Frauds applies
  • List the three most common lease structures
  • Access publications providing average agricultural lease rates for Texas
  • Identify key terms to include in agricultural leases

*You will have access to this course for 1 year before your account is unenrolled. If you enroll in the full course, you will have access to all 10 modules for 2 years.*

Disclaimer: This online course is for educational purposes only, does not create an attorney-client relationship, and is not a substitute for competent legal advice by an attorney licensed in your state. The information provided is merely provided as general guidance.

This course comes with the online version of the handbook. A hard copy may be purchased by contacting Lacrecia at 806-677-5600 or emailing Lacrecia.garza@ag.tamu.edu.

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