# General Mineral Rights Discussion **URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/general-mineral-rights-discussion/5.md?page=7 [Latest](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 8 --- ## [Royalty Owners liability related to past overpayments?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/royalty-owners-liability-related-to-past-overpayments/85368)
**Author:** [@Ryval51](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Ryval51)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 11:19pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/royalty-owners-liability-related-to-past-overpayments/85368 "2026-01-13T23:19:27Z")
I have seen several examples of oil and gas royalty owners having to repay past errors because of accounting errors. These errors were allegedly often discovered years later. In at least one instance, the operator acquir… --- ## [Can two operators drill in the same spacing unit?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/can-two-operators-drill-in-the-same-spacing-unit/85427)
**Author:** [@Skimo](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Skimo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 3:14pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/can-two-operators-drill-in-the-same-spacing-unit/85427 "2026-01-13T15:14:38Z")
In the last month, KODA and Phoenix have pulled well permits that would occupy the same spacing unit: North Dakota 159N/103W, Sections 3-10-15-22 (4 mile laterals). They have two different well pad locations specified. K… --- ## [Getting production statements and check stubs](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/getting-production-statements-and-check-stubs/84695)
**Author:** [@deason](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/deason)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2026, 9:10pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/getting-production-statements-and-check-stubs/84695 "2026-01-11T21:10:46Z")
TG Natural Resources took over my Chevron interests in Panola County. They are direct depositing my funds but I can’t get them to send check stubs or production statements. Anyone else having this problem or suggestions? … --- ## [Incorrect Mineral Tax statements](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/incorrect-mineral-tax-statements/84422)
**Author:** [@Jhab](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jhab)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2026, 8:34pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/incorrect-mineral-tax-statements/84422 "2026-01-09T20:34:17Z")
I have wells that run from Midland (80%) into Upton (20%) County (Section 43-06). They contract with Prichard and Abbot for their valuations. I just received my tax statements from Midland and had 2 extra wells listed. … --- ## [How do I locate drillers and or operators?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-do-i-locate-drillers-and-or-operators/85400)
**Author:** [@Chelle3](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Chelle3)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2026, 3:44pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-do-i-locate-drillers-and-or-operators/85400 "2026-01-09T15:44:49Z")
I inherited several mineral rights in Oklahoma and one in North Dakota. I have land descriptions, uncertain of active or inactive or drillers/operators names. --- ## [Royalties and info on historic production/pricing?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/royalties-and-info-on-historic-production-pricing/85344)
**Author:** [@Tink2024](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Tink2024)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2026, 4:37pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/royalties-and-info-on-historic-production-pricing/85344 "2026-01-07T16:37:55Z")
My elderly and fiercely independent mother holds oil & gas interests in Reeves County, Texas. Royalties have been modest over the years, with some months not reaching minimums. We recently signed Division Orders confirmi… --- ## [Separate Royalty Check for Each Well?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/separate-royalty-check-for-each-well/85288)
**Author:** [@Sandy\_Brill](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Sandy_Brill)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2026, 4:31pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/separate-royalty-check-for-each-well/85288 "2026-01-07T16:31:09Z")
Is it common for the royalties to come in two separate checks—one for each well? --- ## [EQT Owner Relations](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/eqt-owner-relations/85194)
**Author:** [@Heir1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Heir1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2026, 4:51pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/eqt-owner-relations/85194 "2026-01-02T16:51:03Z")
I am waiting on responses to several emails that I have sent to EQT Owner Relations, some dating back to September. I have received automated replies with Case numbers and Threads, but when I try calling their phone numb… --- ## [Questions about how Net Mineral Acres are calculated](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/questions-about-how-net-mineral-acres-are-calculated/85284)
**Author:** [@KarenOKState](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/KarenOKState)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2025, 2:59pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/questions-about-how-net-mineral-acres-are-calculated/85284 "2025-12-31T14:59:46Z")
New member and new beneficiary of mineral deeds. Trying to make sense of it all. I have a couple of basic questions. Question #1: How are Net Mineral Acres calculated? (Example: 360 acres is 40 net acres according to a … --- ## [Geothermal energy rights in Texas](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/geothermal-energy-rights-in-texas/85237)
**Author:** [@Baylor](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Baylor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2025, 1:48am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/geothermal-energy-rights-in-texas/85237 "2025-12-31T01:48:01Z")
Just read where Austin Energy plans to drill a geothermal well near Nacogdoches, Texas. Surface owner owns the geothermal rights in Texas? Tex Nat Res Code Ch 141: Geothermal Energy. --- ## [EOG taking back funds](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/eog-taking-back-funds/85052)
**Author:** [@TyOil](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/TyOil)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2025, 2:21pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/eog-taking-back-funds/85052 "2025-12-29T14:21:52Z")
Speaking with landowners in Guernsey County, Ohio. I am hearing that EOG is stating that Encino overpaid on leases and EOG is recouping funds in huge amounts. Anyone else hear this? --- ## [Things to avoid](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/things-to-avoid/84582)
**Author:** [@Rockhound2](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Rockhound2)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2025, 2:19am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/things-to-avoid/84582 "2025-12-29T02:19:12Z")
Try to avoid leasing without a dry hole bonus in the lease. You can easily regret leasing to a hard-luck poor boy operator. One dry hole for whatever reason destroys mineral value. At least with dry hole payment, you can… --- ## [Leasing information public or not?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/leasing-information-public-or-not/84566)
**Author:** [@Rockhound2](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Rockhound2)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2025, 7:30am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/leasing-information-public-or-not/84566 "2025-12-28T07:30:13Z")
Remember, when you lease your minerals, they are going to show everyone the mineral value of your property. Choose wisely when leasing. Details available. --- ## [Considering Selling of Mineral Rights in Lavaca Co., TX](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/considering-selling-of-mineral-rights-in-lavaca-co-tx/85146)
**Author:** [@LavacaCoMineralOwner](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/LavacaCoMineralOwner)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2025, 12:25am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/considering-selling-of-mineral-rights-in-lavaca-co-tx/85146 "2025-12-27T00:25:04Z")
Looking at the possibility of selling our mineral interests. No final decision has been made. The acreage is about 150 acres in Lavaca County, Texas, about 8 to 10 miles N – NW from Hallettsville, Texas. Before hiring an… --- ## [Lithium lease in Alberta](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lithium-lease-in-alberta/85111)
**Author:** [@Jdb74](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jdb74)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2025, 10:12pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lithium-lease-in-alberta/85111 "2025-12-23T22:12:44Z")
A landman affiliated with the exploration company is offering us a lithium lease (subsurface mineral) on land in Alberta. I am wondering if anyone has thoughts on what range per acre the signing bonus should be? The land… --- ## [Comstock and the Haynesville shale](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/comstock-and-the-haynesville-shale/84387)
**Author:** [@proximo](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/proximo)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 8:44pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/comstock-and-the-haynesville-shale/84387 "2025-12-22T20:44:03Z")
What would be typical long-term development for Comstock play in Haynesville Shale? --- ## [Royalty Acres vs. Mineral Acres](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/royalty-acres-vs-mineral-acres/85180)
**Author:** [@Ltaylor12](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Ltaylor12)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 3:08pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/royalty-acres-vs-mineral-acres/85180 "2025-12-22T15:08:43Z")
I know this has been discussed on this forum before, but I can’t seem to find the explanation. We recently received an offer that was a bit more than a few of the highest offers we have been seeing. I decided to dive in… --- ## [Fourth Quarter Dallas Fed Energy Survey is releases Q4 2025](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/fourth-quarter-dallas-fed-energy-survey-is-releases-q4-2025/85148)
**Author:** [@M\_Barnes](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/M_Barnes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2025, 4:03pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/fourth-quarter-dallas-fed-energy-survey-is-releases-q4-2025/85148 "2025-12-18T16:03:06Z")
For those who want a general outlook at the energy landscape, the Dallas Federal Energy Survey just released their Q4 outlook. You can click on the 2025 Fourth Quarter option and see the Summary, Price Forecasts, Specia… --- ## [What have we inherited? Receiving royalties from mineral rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-have-we-inherited-receiving-royalties-from-mineral-rights/84971)
**Author:** [@MorganAir1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/MorganAir1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2025, 3:53pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-have-we-inherited-receiving-royalties-from-mineral-rights/84971 "2025-12-18T15:53:25Z")
My Mother is receiving royalties from mineral rights. When we call the operators (EXCO, Comsec, & Diversified) they don’t want to send us past invoices and won’t give us information concerning what we have. Any help is g… --- ## [Slow recognition of mineral rights purchase](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/slow-recognition-of-mineral-rights-purchase/85098)
**Author:** [@SuzK](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/SuzK)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2025, 5:31pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/slow-recognition-of-mineral-rights-purchase/85098 "2025-12-16T17:31:44Z")
Hello all! I purchased rights in October 2024. It took me a while to find and hire an attorney, but I did, and the transfer of ownership was completed late this past summer. All documentation was sent to the oil and gas … --- ## [Landman and attorneys](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/landman-and-attorneys/85080)
**Author:** [@Cinda\_C\_MacKinnon](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Cinda_C_MacKinnon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2025, 12:41pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/landman-and-attorneys/85080 "2025-12-14T12:41:51Z")
Is the list of Landman and attorneys screened or recommended in any way? Can anyone post as an ad? Recommendations appreciated. Thanks. --- ## [Does the Forum maintain list of legitimate buyers?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/does-the-forum-maintain-list-of-legitimate-buyers/85079)
**Author:** [@Cinda\_C\_MacKinnon](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Cinda_C_MacKinnon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2025, 12:37pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/does-the-forum-maintain-list-of-legitimate-buyers/85079 "2025-12-14T12:37:42Z")
Does the Forum maintain list of legitimate buyers? If so, are they screened or paid ads? Any suggestions appreciated. Thanks! --- ## [Payment on Lease](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/payment-on-lease/84996)
**Author:** [@SUSAN\_FINCH\_LAYMON](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/SUSAN_FINCH_LAYMON)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2025, 6:51pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/payment-on-lease/84996 "2025-12-09T18:51:33Z")
I know it has been said many times, “don’t hand over the signed lease until you have the money in hand,” but… the terms of the lease we are being offered give the company 45 days “due diligence” in which to remit payment… --- ## [Royalty Understanding](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/royalty-understanding/85006)
**Author:** [@Sandy\_Brill](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Sandy_Brill)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2025, 10:33pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/royalty-understanding/85006 "2025-12-08T22:33:05Z")
My question is regarding the royalties on the oil wells (two) drilled on part of our family’s mineral rights acreage owned. Why are my mineral royalties (1/7 of the total amount) on oil based on acres in the unit being d… --- ## [Refresher Needed - Offers for Mineral Rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/refresher-needed-offers-for-mineral-rights/84955)
**Author:** [@Kristy\_Hutchins](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Kristy_Hutchins)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2025, 11:42pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/refresher-needed-offers-for-mineral-rights/84955 "2025-12-06T23:42:45Z")
Hello All! I’ve been away from all of this for a while and need a refresher. Earlier this year my sister passed away unexpectedly, and she was the one who was always most interested in selling, so I stepped back from eve… --- ## [Property records don’t seem to be correct— how do I figure them out?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/property-records-don-t-seem-to-be-correct-how-do-i-figure-them-out/84081)
**Author:** [@miss](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/miss)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 10:57pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/property-records-don-t-seem-to-be-correct-how-do-i-figure-them-out/84081 "2025-12-05T22:57:10Z")
After posting a question on here about activity, I went on the Panola County Texas site to see exactly what ownership I have. I’m very confused because I saw that my mother‘s name is still listed as an owner of quite a b… --- ## [Many Thanks to so many over the years](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/many-thanks-to-so-many-over-the-years/84740)
**Author:** [@Mikro1TX](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mikro1TX)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2025, 12:07am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/many-thanks-to-so-many-over-the-years/84740 "2025-12-04T00:07:28Z")
Too all of those that have helped me over the years, thank you.I have sold all of my Oil and Gas rights as my health and age dictate it. What is left over when I pass will go to a charity in the form of $$$$. @M\_Barnes,… --- ## [Stipulation of interest and cross conveyance form](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/stipulation-of-interest-and-cross-conveyance-form/84869)
**Author:** [@jlwall](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/jlwall)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2025, 1:49am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/stipulation-of-interest-and-cross-conveyance-form/84869 "2025-12-03T01:49:47Z")
I need this form for my step sister and step-brother to sign, as the transfer of ownership needs to be corrected. The oil and gas company advised that this form must be completed and filed with the County before any upda… --- ## [Check stub data extraction tool?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/check-stub-data-extraction-tool/84818)
**Author:** [@cowboymichael](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/cowboymichael)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2025, 10:22pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/check-stub-data-extraction-tool/84818 "2025-12-01T22:22:51Z")
Hi folks, I’ve been working with an independent reservoir engineer consultant that does a lot of evaluations from check stub data. As many of you know, extracting and formatting check stub data to prep for an evaluation … --- ## [Best system for tracking mineral interests?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/best-system-for-tracking-mineral-interests/84834)
**Author:** [@Cquenz](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Cquenz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2025, 7:59pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/best-system-for-tracking-mineral-interests/84834 "2025-11-30T19:59:47Z")
Last year, my mother passed away and left royalty mineral interests in three states and multiple counties. Currently, the BOKF/Bank of Texas is managing the interests, but they’re doing a terrible job. I am going to tak… [Previous page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/general-mineral-rights-discussion/5.md?page=6) [Next page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/general-mineral-rights-discussion/5.md?page=8)