Monthly Archives: June 2025

Texas Supreme Court: Produced Water Conveys to Mineral Lessee

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The Texas Supreme Court ruled last week in Cactus Water Services, LLC v. COG Operating, LLC. [Read Opinion here.]  This opinion is extremely important for all Texas landowners as it was the first time the Supreme Court weighed in on who owns produced water in Texas. Background This case involves 37,000 acres of land in Reeves County. Mineral Leases and Production COG Operating acquired four mineral leases from two surface owners for the land.  The leases granted COG the right to explore, produce, and keep “oil and gas” or… Read More →

New Fact Sheet: Key Legal Considerations for any Carbon-Related Agreement

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We recently published a fact sheet on the key legal considerations producers and landowners should keep in mind before entering into any type of carbon-related agreement. The carbon market is changing and evolving, and it is critical to carefully review, analyze, and understand every term in an agreement.  As with many contracts, the cliche “the devil’s in the details” is often true with carbon-related agreements. This fact sheet walks through ten key issues everyone should consider before signing their name on the dotted line of a carbon agreement. … Read More →

How To Find an Agricultural Lawyer

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“How do I go about finding an agricultural lawyer?” This is a question I am commonly asked by rural landowners and agricultural producers across the country.  While there is no single list or database to turn to, there are a few resources to help.  We have compiled these resources and suggestions in a new fact sheet.  You can download the fact sheet for free here. Also, do keep in mind a couple of key considerations when selecting any attorney.  First, make sure the attorney is licensed in your… Read More →

June 6, 2025 Weekly Round Up

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We’re back with a host of news and information related to agricultural law around the country. * Texas A&M AgriLife hosting webinar on New World Screwworm.  There have been a lot of questions and concerns about the New World Screwworm.  Texas A&M AgriLife Extension will host a free webinar on Monday, June 9 at 10 am CST.  [More info here.]  AgriLife also released a fact sheet on this issue.  [View fact sheet here.] *US Fish and Wildlife Services seeks Voluntary Vacatur in Lesser Prairie Chicken lawsuit.  You may… Read More →

New Resource Available: Landlocked Property Law in Texas Fact Sheet

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We’re excited to announce the release of a new fact sheet designed to help Texas landowners, agricultural producers, and rural residents better understand a common and often confusing issue—landlocked property. Photo by Karli Kaase What Is Landlocked Property? A landlocked property is one that has no legal access to a public road. This situation is more common than many might think, particularly in rural Texas. Whether the result of an old subdivision, a partition among heirs, or the sale of interior tracts, landlocked parcels can raise serious questions… Read More →