The current presidential administration is sure to result in significant changes to energy law, affecting landowners, businesses and the broader energy sector. Based on past policies and campaign promises, the second term for this president is likely to focus on...
Texas has become a power player in the domestic energy economy. The state has long seen oil and gas companies contribute substantially to the overall economy. Texas' large-scale extraction and refining efforts and exports large amounts of fossil fuels to other states....
Whether you are running a business involving wind, oil, gas, solar or other energy sources, or a landowner with a farm in Texas, having an attorney who understands energy law is crucial. This sector of the law is highly nuanced and not one that an attorney can have...
Water rights are a critical aspect of property ownership in East Texas, where water is essential for things like agriculture, industry, commercial and personal use. Texas law recognizes two main types of water: groundwater and surface water. Each type has distinct...
The 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) concluded on 13 December 2023. As the dust continues to settle, investors in the energy industry are keenly looking to understand the conference’s outcomes...
Texas has many incredible energy-related resources. Obviously, the state's wealth and current economy largely depend on oil and gas production. Thousands of property owners negotiate oil and gas leases and allow companies to install wells on their property. Many of...
One of the most common criticisms people have about renewable energy is how unpredictable it can be. The sun only shines for part of the day, and even in West Texas, the wind generally only blows about a quarter of the time. Therefore, relying on electricity generated...
Climate change provided the proverbial fuel that resulted in the record production of renewable energy, including solar. With that growth comes countless companies scrambling to secure land rights, including those that no longer or never produced oil and gasoline....
If you are a landowner or energy company in Texas, you have likely heard of a title opinion. And if you haven't, there's a good chance you'll need one in the future. But what is a title opinion? And what purpose does it serve? To shed some light on these questions,...
Texas has been an oil and gas state for decades. One of the reasons the economy in the Lone Star State is so strong is the establishment of numerous oil and gas operations, ranging from extraction operations at wells installed around the state to refining facilities...