My office prepares drilling and division order title opinions throughout the State of Texas. Before an oil and gas well is drilled, an oil company will obtain a drilling title opinion which identifies the ownership of oil, gas and other minerals in the lands upon which a well is to be drilled. In the event that there is production, a division order title opinion will be prepared. The division order opinion is based on the prior title opinion, includes an updated record check, and identifies those entitled to proceeds from the sale of production from the well.
I also prepare stand-up title opinions, which involves examining records in the courthouse. We also can assist with due diligence, lease negotiation, as well as the the preparation of Joint Operating Agreements, Purchase and Sale Agreements, and Joint Venture Agreements. Contact my office at (817) 718-5858