# Gaines County, TX

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## [Gaines County Texas Oil and Gas Permits](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/gaines-county-texas-oil-and-gas-permits/34089)

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**Author:** [@Clint\_Liles](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Clint_Liles)\
**Replies:** 41\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2020, 2:03am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/gaines-county-texas-oil-and-gas-permits/34089 "2020-04-27T02:03:11Z")

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September 24, 2018 http://webapps.rrc.state.tx.us/DP/drillDownQueryAction.do?fromPublicQuery=Y&name=NORMAN%2BMOGC&univDocNo=492045276

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## [Gaines County Labor 5&6, League 295, A-815 Mineral Right Lease](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/gaines-county-labor-5-6-league-295-a-815-mineral-right-lease/47947)

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**Author:** [@ericfox11](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/ericfox11)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2019, 1:34pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/gaines-county-labor-5-6-league-295-a-815-mineral-right-lease/47947 "2019-11-09T13:34:47Z")

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Hello, I have received a lease offer from CGS Operating LLC for this property: 3 year primary term at $550 NMA 23% Royalty 2 year option to extend at $550 NMA I cannot find this property on the RRC map, I’m not sure …

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## [CGS Purchase so many leases](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/cgs-purchase-so-many-leases/54373)

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**Author:** [@Erin\_Sigler](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Erin_Sigler)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2019, 8:21pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/cgs-purchase-so-many-leases/54373 "2019-12-30T20:21:49Z")

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If they purchased so many leases in November - I realize they will sell the leases to another company for three times what they paid us. But why did they lease so much - is there hope of the other company drilling? I hav…

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## [Contacted by new company regarding mineral rights lease in Gaines Cty](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/contacted-by-new-company-regarding-mineral-rights-lease-in-gaines-cty/51868)

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**Author:** [@eggsinspace](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/eggsinspace)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2019, 1:01pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/contacted-by-new-company-regarding-mineral-rights-lease-in-gaines-cty/51868 "2019-12-03T13:01:35Z")

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Hi, we have mineral rights on all of Labor 20 and 21 League 291, Lynn CSL A-966 Gaines County, Texas. We signed a 5-year lease in 2011 with one company for $250.00/net mineral acre bonus and royalty of 20%. Since we have…

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## [Net per acre for lease](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/net-per-acre-for-lease/53528)

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**Author:** [@Debby](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Debby)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2019, 9:33pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/net-per-acre-for-lease/53528 "2019-12-01T21:33:57Z")

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Just received a call from CGS Operating; not yet have responded. I believe they are wanting a lease for minerals. I have some there. Just wondering what the going per acre in that area now is. What term would be reasonab…

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## [Current offers to lease minerals in Gaines County](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/current-offers-to-lease-minerals-in-gaines-county/52174)

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**Author:** [@dr.ray](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/dr.ray)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2019, 4:35pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/current-offers-to-lease-minerals-in-gaines-county/52174 "2019-11-16T16:35:12Z")

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I received an offer from CGS Operating, LLC to lease my portion of Labors 3&4, League 297, Reagan County School Lands located in Gaines County. I received an offer of $450/acre for 14.760 net mineral acres on 354 gross a…

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## [Oil lease bonus rates in Gaines County TX?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-lease-bonus-rates-in-gaines-county-tx/28770)

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**Author:** [@David\_Weyman](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/David_Weyman)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2019, 3:05am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-lease-bonus-rates-in-gaines-county-tx/28770 "2019-11-04T03:05:58Z")

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I’m getting a lot of offers for some mineral interest I have in Gaines County. I’m not new to the game. I have a lot of minerals in Glasscock County and Loving County. I’m used to getting about $10,000 to $12,000+ per ac…

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## [Going rates for leases in Gaines county](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/going-rates-for-leases-in-gaines-county/52452)

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**Author:** [@Charleshm](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Charleshm)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 2:19am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/going-rates-for-leases-in-gaines-county/52452 "2019-10-29T02:19:51Z")

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Have received inquiry on leasing our mineral rights on land in eastern Gaines County, wondering what the current lease prices are?

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## [Lease offer on Dawson/Gaines Border](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-offer-on-dawson-gaines-border/43988)

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**Author:** [@Karen1952](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Karen1952)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2019, 2:23am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-offer-on-dawson-gaines-border/43988 "2019-10-17T02:23:11Z")

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We recently received a lease offer from CGS Operating LLC in Dawson but my son said they have been leasing in Gaines as well. Has anyone else been contacted by them? If so, did you lease to them?

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## [CO2 and HOW LESSORS CAN OVERCOME LEASE LANGUAGE BARRIERS TO PROHIBIT POST-PRODUCTION DEDUCTIONS](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/co2-and-how-lessors-can-overcome-lease-language-barriers-to-prohibit-post-production-deductions/28069)

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**Author:** [@AJ11](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/AJ11)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2019, 11:47pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/co2-and-how-lessors-can-overcome-lease-language-barriers-to-prohibit-post-production-deductions/28069 "2019-10-12T23:47:35Z")

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This is a must read, imo: ENHANCING RECOVERY AND ROYALTIES: THE FLAWED DECISION IN FRENCH V. OCCIDENTAL PERMIAN LTD. AND HOW LESSORS CAN OVERCOME LEASE LANGUAGE BARRIERS TO PROHIBIT POST-PRODUCTION DEDUCTIONS D. Let’s …

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## [Lease offer wondering if this is good](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-offer-wondering-if-this-is-good/51486)

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**Author:** [@dgmartin2002](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/dgmartin2002)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2019, 4:07pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-offer-wondering-if-this-is-good/51486 "2019-10-07T16:07:09Z")

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200 acres total being the east 200 acres of the north 400 acres of Section 15 Block C33 PSL survey. $500/acre 25% royalty 3 years with option for 3 more years. I’m a newbie to this and this forum. What do you guys think …

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## [Discussion of Net Mineral Acres](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/discussion-of-net-mineral-acres/51890)

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**Author:** [@blegal](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/blegal)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2019, 3:13pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/discussion-of-net-mineral-acres/51890 "2019-10-07T15:13:33Z")

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I still do not understand net mineral acres. I have had several different explanations and have read several articles. I do not remember net mineral acres being a part of old leases my family did and now it seems to be s…

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## [Is this a good offer?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/is-this-a-good-offer/39822)

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**Author:** [@Mark1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mark1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 6, 2019, 8:20pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/is-this-a-good-offer/39822 "2019-10-06T20:20:47Z")

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I’ve been offered $400 bonus and 3/16 for a 3 year lease on a .0135220 interest in 152.825 acres in Section 15 NE Quarter.

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## [Suggestions for Leasing in Gaines County?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/suggestions-for-leasing-in-gaines-county/49277)

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**Author:** [@Erin\_Sigler](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Erin_Sigler)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2019, 12:23am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/suggestions-for-leasing-in-gaines-county/49277 "2019-09-29T00:23:37Z")

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I am interested in leasing our mineral acres in Gaines County and I am being told that leasing is slowing down. 88.5 mineral acres in Labor 14, League 291, Lynn CSL, A-966 Any suggestions???

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## [What are gaines county tx leases going for lately?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-are-gaines-county-tx-leases-going-for-lately/42110)

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**Author:** [@Max\_Richards](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Max_Richards)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2019, 10:18pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-are-gaines-county-tx-leases-going-for-lately/42110 "2019-09-28T22:18:52Z")

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I have a lease offer for $250 per acre. Is that too low?

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## [Gas/Oil/Minerals](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/gas-oil-minerals/50438)

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**Author:** [@Gail\_E\_Hall](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Gail_E_Hall)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2019, 8:39pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/gas-oil-minerals/50438 "2019-08-30T20:39:08Z")

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My first three years of my lease are nearly up and time for two years to kick in. Any ideas if any work has started in Gaines County Block G Section 282? Thank you.

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## [Gaines county mineral rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/gaines-county-mineral-rights/25413)

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**Author:** [@Jean\_Merrell](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jean_Merrell)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2019, 7:09pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/gaines-county-mineral-rights/25413 "2019-08-29T19:09:09Z")

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I got an offer to lease my mineral rights in Gaines County. Has anyone else got one?

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## [Gaines County Newbie](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/gaines-county-newbie/47904)

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**Author:** [@Martin\_Jacobsen](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Martin_Jacobsen)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2019, 4:59pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/gaines-county-newbie/47904 "2019-06-30T16:59:39Z")

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Just inherited mineral rights in Gaines County, Texas, Section 55, Block AX. I have been reading for a few days and am now totally confused. Is there any activity in this area, or projected activity? Or can you direct me…

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## [Help FInding out about ownership of Mineral Rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/help-finding-out-about-ownership-of-mineral-rights/45137)

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**Author:** [@Laura\_Patton](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Laura_Patton)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 26, 2019, 12:22am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/help-finding-out-about-ownership-of-mineral-rights/45137 "2019-06-26T00:22:37Z")

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Hi I received a letter a couple years ago from Tierra Exploration that wanted to lease my mineral rights on land they said I owned. I thought it was a fluke, because I was unaware of owning any, although my father did o…

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## [Leasing interest in Gaines/Dawson County](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/leasing-interest-in-gaines-dawson-county/25077)

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**Author:** [@Madena\_Bennett](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Madena_Bennett)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2019, 4:30pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/leasing-interest-in-gaines-dawson-county/25077 "2019-06-17T16:30:45Z")

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My family owns OGM rights in Dawson and Gaines Counties. We were approached by a company interested in leasing but unfortunately the lawyer didn’t forward it and the offer is now two months old. It is lower than what we …

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## [Oxy leasing in Gaines county](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oxy-leasing-in-gaines-county/35149)

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**Author:** [@AJ11](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/AJ11)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [June 8, 2019, 8:17pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oxy-leasing-in-gaines-county/35149 "2019-06-08T20:17:02Z")

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Below is an excerpt from a transcript of Oxy’s 2018 Q2 earnings call which may shed some light on the company’s mysterious leasing program in Gaines County. "Brian Singer - Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Research Division - …

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## [Gaines Co. TX Oil & Gas Violations May 19, 2019](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/gaines-co-tx-oil-gas-violations-may-19-2019/46509)

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**Author:** [@MRF\_Data\_Master](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/MRF_Data_Master)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2019, 6:14pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/gaines-co-tx-oil-gas-violations-may-19-2019/46509 "2019-05-25T18:14:51Z")

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As reported by the Railroad Commission of Texas. See the Inspections and Violations Data Manual for details. Field Name: ROBERTSON, N. (CLEAR FORK 7100) Operator: OCCIDENTAL PERMIAN LTD. RRC Rule and Description: S…

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## [Gaines Co. TX Oil & Gas Violations May 03, 2019](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/gaines-co-tx-oil-gas-violations-may-03-2019/45981)

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**Author:** [@MRF\_Data\_Master](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/MRF_Data_Master)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2019, 6:14pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/gaines-co-tx-oil-gas-violations-may-03-2019/45981 "2019-05-15T18:14:01Z")

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As reported by the Railroad Commission of Texas. See the Inspections and Violations Data Manual for details. Field Name: ROBERTSON, N. (CLEAR FORK 7100) Operator: DIAMONDBACK E&P LLC RRC Rule and Description: SWR 8(d)…

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## [Lease offer paid so some family members but not others](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-offer-paid-so-some-family-members-but-not-others/43752)

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**Author:** [@Djudd](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Djudd)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2019, 9:18pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-offer-paid-so-some-family-members-but-not-others/43752 "2019-03-28T21:18:04Z")

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I am curious to the legality of how a lease offer can be submitted from a Landman to the Mineral Rights owners of Section 258, Block G, WTRR Co. Survey, Gaines County, Texas. And part of the family turned in a signed con…

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## [NARO Looking For Stories About the Royalty Lease Scams](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/naro-looking-for-stories-about-the-royalty-lease-scams/38784)

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**Author:** [@wade\_caldwell](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/wade_caldwell)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2019, 3:45pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/naro-looking-for-stories-about-the-royalty-lease-scams/38784 "2019-03-28T15:45:55Z")

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In preparation for the upcoming legislative session, NARO-Texas is looking for good examples of the “royalty lease scam” being perpetrated these days. This involves approaching someone with an active lease and producing …

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## [Lease agreement good/bad](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-agreement-good-bad/41339)

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**Author:** [@Krista\_Wood](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Krista_Wood)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2019, 6:16pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-agreement-good-bad/41339 "2019-02-24T18:16:02Z")

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Hi! We got contacted about leasing land Section 18, Block A-24 in Gaines County and just not sure what we are looking at. Is there a way to find out what’s a good/bad deal? Thank you!

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## [Section 1, Blk C31 Activity](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/section-1-blk-c31-activity/40720)

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**Author:** [@Ceth\_Lewis](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Ceth_Lewis)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2019, 2:02pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/section-1-blk-c31-activity/40720 "2019-01-26T14:02:58Z")

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Does anyone know if there has been any drilling activity on Section 1, Block C31?

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## [League 285 Gaines County, TX](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/league-285-gaines-county-tx/39758)

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**Author:** [@Ronnie\_Reeves](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Ronnie_Reeves)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2019, 5:05pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/league-285-gaines-county-tx/39758 "2019-01-09T17:05:17Z")

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I have mineral interest in League 285 in Gaines County. Does anyone have information on lease terms for this area?

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## [Courthousedirect.com/Leases for Gaines County, Texas](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/courthousedirect-com-leases-for-gaines-county-texas/37362)

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**Author:** [@Clint\_Liles](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Clint_Liles)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2018, 5:16am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/courthousedirect-com-leases-for-gaines-county-texas/37362 "2018-12-19T05:16:21Z")

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November 24, 2018 https://www.courthousedirect.com/LeaseAlert/Home/GetBatch/?id=sijsByH%2f4elDtAXbQMnUdCFizSO2eVjvSy6T1Agp%2bSagwQWnxBFOjAINxl7S0%2f6ZoBbQ%2bZ9IpaqhD9ij9IVtT8VOpGeamtTzHQQJ8nIgAp7Tzlfx1sQK2l94PO%2bPGmpd

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## [Lease offer Gaines County](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-offer-gaines-county/38394)

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**Author:** [@Leslie\_Smiers](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Leslie_Smiers)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 14, 2018, 12:49am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-offer-gaines-county/38394 "2018-12-14T00:49:00Z")

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I have mineral rights for 8.3025 net acres in Gaines County, Texas. The property description is Labor 22 League 297, Reagan County School Lands, A-817. I just received a lease offer from J. Cleo Thompson of $400 per acre…

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