What someone invests in real property can be a bid for a brighter future with hopes for a long-term return on that investment. For many others, their mortgage could be as much as 30% of their monthly income, and they may spend even more than that trying to improve and...
Texas Energy Law Blog
Local renewable energy production can reduce Texas grid strain
With the summer heat looming, many property owners and policymakers across Texas have begun expressing concern. In recent years, strain on the electrical grid during inclement weather, including heat waves, has led to brownouts and rolling blackouts that have left...
Wind energy is the second leading energy form used in Texas
Deciding to invest in renewable energy production can be a smart move for businesses and landowners in Texas. The state has a massive and growing demand for energy, and the natural environment is ideal for several kinds of renewable energy production, including wind...
When can a private entity exercise eminent domain?
The power of eminent domain is crucial to the government's ability to take private property for public use. However, in Texas, private entities may also be authorized to exercise eminent domain under certain circumstances. Private entities may use eminent domain to...
How more renewable energy can help stabilize the Texas grid
Although Texas may be one of the biggest producers of energy in the United States in terms of both crude oil and renewable energy, the electrical grid across the state is notoriously unstable. Snow and ice storms and intense periods of demand during the summer heat...
How common is onshore wind energy?
When considering wind energy collection systems, there are two main types of systems that are in use. The first is a developed type of technology known as onshore wind energy. The other is offshore wind energy, and it is considered to be an expanding and emerging...
Could rare local birds affect your solar power plans?
Many kinds of endangered animals and migratory songbirds live in or travel through Texas. Raptors like bald eagles and black hawks, which are also classified as threatened, have federal protection, as so many other birds. The Southwestern Willow Flycatcher, the...
Is an eminent domain offer for your home far too low?
When your house is in the path of a public project, like a highway expansion, your ownership rights could be at risk. Texas state law permits the condemnation of private property to complete projects that will benefit the public. Property owners will receive an offer...
What is an oil or gas lease on your land actually worth?
One of the reasons that Texas is a leader in oil and gas production within the United States is that there are abundant natural deposits of these valuable resources. Oil and gas companies frequently execute speculative leases with property owners to make use of those...
Could your neighbor stop you from installing turbines?
Energy production is big business in Texas. Many people negotiate leases for oil and gas extraction purposes. In fact, many people with such leases never even see a well installed on their property. The companies merely secure the right to extraction, should they...
