# Montague County, TX **URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/texas-mineral-rights/montague-county-tx/783.md [Latest](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/tags.md) --- ## [How do I update my mailing address on my mineral deeds with the county?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-do-i-update-my-mailing-address-on-my-mineral-deeds-with-the-county/83313)
**Author:** [@Shirley\_Coulson](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Shirley_Coulson)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2025, 10:05pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-do-i-update-my-mailing-address-on-my-mineral-deeds-with-the-county/83313 "2025-08-26T22:05:27Z")
I have changed my address with the company I receive my royalties from. I believe I should also change it with Montague County or do I need to change it with the RRC? Any help would be appreciated. --- ## [Drilling currently 03/2024](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/drilling-currently-03-2024/75050)
**Author:** [@Rosemary\_E\_Ivins\_Rogers](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Rosemary_E_Ivins_Rogers)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 5:53pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/drilling-currently-03-2024/75050 "2024-06-03T17:53:00Z")
Any current drilling going on near Bowie, Texas in Montague County? --- ## [Deeded Mineral Acres versus Pooling](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/deeded-mineral-acres-versus-pooling/73385)
**Author:** [@Michialtoo](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Michialtoo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2023, 8:27pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/deeded-mineral-acres-versus-pooling/73385 "2023-12-16T20:27:49Z")
Learning about our inherited mineral rights and here is a question I do not understand. Just received a division order from EOG about wells drilled and have been producing. Looked up the units at Texas RRC and found the… --- ## [Montague Co Lease](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/montague-co-lease/53710)
**Author:** [@bjholcomb](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/bjholcomb)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2023, 5:54pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/montague-co-lease/53710 "2023-11-26T17:54:06Z")
I have a client who is being offered a very small lease bonus and a 3/16 royalty in Abstract 795 in Montague County. Is 3/16 the going rate, or could she get 1/4? What are bonus rates? --- ## [Oil & Gas Royalty Catch Up After 10 Years Need Landman Services](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-gas-royalty-catch-up-after-10-years-need-landman-services/71173)
**Author:** [@Michialtoo](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Michialtoo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2023, 6:19pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-gas-royalty-catch-up-after-10-years-need-landman-services/71173 "2023-06-23T18:19:30Z")
I am looking to contract the services of a Landman to help me prepare required heirship documentation, plus assist me in learning how to navigate the online world of mineral rights and royalty payments for our family. --- ## [Montague County, Tx](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/montague-county-tx/66290)
**Author:** [@mcdobart](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/mcdobart)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2022, 3:13pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/montague-county-tx/66290 "2022-05-13T15:13:21Z")
If you have producing property in Montague, Texas, be aware that proposed taxes for 2022 will be considerably more. My tax notice was 4.5 times more than 2021. After a visit with the taxing district, they told me I was l… --- ## [Is it worth getting a lawyer for only have 6.5 acrers in Illinois?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/is-it-worth-getting-a-lawyer-for-only-have-6-5-acrers-in-illinois/59313)
**Author:** [@Marie1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Marie1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2020, 2:50am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/is-it-worth-getting-a-lawyer-for-only-have-6-5-acrers-in-illinois/59313 "2020-10-22T02:50:02Z")
We were approached 5-6 weeks ago to sign a lease for land we didn’t know about. The land is 52 acres but they’re paying us a lease bonus of $130 ($20 an acre). So, I assume our percentage of the whole land is just 6.5 ac… --- ## [Offer to sell during covid](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/offer-to-sell-during-covid/57359)
**Author:** [@mary\_phillips](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/mary_phillips)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2020, 10:12pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/offer-to-sell-during-covid/57359 "2020-05-12T22:12:13Z")
I received a general letter to buy mineral rights, dated 4/27/20. Just wondering if there is any activity or reason a person would want to sell at this particular time? --- ## [Ballpark estimate for selling rights in NW montague county tx](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ballpark-estimate-for-selling-rights-in-nw-montague-county-tx/46577)
**Author:** [@Fortress11](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Fortress11)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2019, 3:48pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ballpark-estimate-for-selling-rights-in-nw-montague-county-tx/46577 "2019-07-18T15:48:46Z")
Just hoping to get a general estimate on how much we should ask for our mineral rights and where to find a map of mineral rights. --- ## [Montague Co. TX Oil & Gas Violations May 19, 2019](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/montague-co-tx-oil-gas-violations-may-19-2019/46543)
**Author:** [@MRF\_Data\_Master](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/MRF_Data_Master)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2019, 6:16pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/montague-co-tx-oil-gas-violations-may-19-2019/46543 "2019-05-25T18:16:07Z")
As reported by the Railroad Commission of Texas. See the Inspections and Violations Data Manual for details. Field Name: BOWERS Operator: ATKINSON, JIM RRC Rule and Description: SWR 8(d)(4)(H)(i): Pit Backfill Requ… --- ## [Montague Co. TX Oil & Gas Violations May 03, 2019](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/montague-co-tx-oil-gas-violations-may-03-2019/46013)
**Author:** [@MRF\_Data\_Master](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/MRF_Data_Master)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2019, 6:15pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/montague-co-tx-oil-gas-violations-may-03-2019/46013 "2019-05-15T18:15:21Z")
As reported by the Railroad Commission of Texas. See the Inspections and Violations Data Manual for details. Field Name: Operator: Texoma Crude RRC Rule and Description: SWR 8(d)(1): Unpermitted Disposal of Oil and … --- ## [NARO Looking For Stories About the Royalty Lease Scams](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/naro-looking-for-stories-about-the-royalty-lease-scams/38856)
**Author:** [@wade\_caldwell](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/wade_caldwell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2019, 9:52pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/naro-looking-for-stories-about-the-royalty-lease-scams/38856 "2019-03-27T21:52:50Z")
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 … --- ## [How are leases written in 2009 affected now re: SC's "offset well" meaning?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-are-leases-written-in-2009-affected-now-re-scs-offset-well-meaning/27831)
**Author:** [@Jennifer\_Loth](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jennifer_Loth)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2018, 4:20pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-are-leases-written-in-2009-affected-now-re-scs-offset-well-meaning/27831 "2018-10-16T16:20:23Z")
I just read the following & wonder does this affect existing leases now that were written in 2009 between royalty owners & oil companies? "The Texas Supreme Court issued a narrow 5-4 opinion in Murphy Exploration & Prod… --- ## [Production in Montague County](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/production-in-montague-county/27476)
**Author:** [@Sherry\_Davis](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Sherry_Davis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2018, 1:07am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/production-in-montague-county/27476 "2018-06-06T01:07:11Z")
I don’t see any recent posts for Montague County. My royalties from EOG are nearly nothing compared to 2010. Where we received for both gas and oil, we seem to be getting gas only. Our wells are still showing as active o… --- ## [Montague County, TX - Oil & Gas Discussion archives](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/montague-county-tx-oil-gas-discussion-archives/1545)
**Author:** [@Kenny\_DuBose](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Kenny_DuBose)\ **Replies:** 131\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2018, 8:56pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/montague-county-tx-oil-gas-discussion-archives/1545 "2018-04-30T20:56:25Z")
Oil & gas discussion group for those interested in Montague County, TX. Share your experience regarding lease bonus, royalty rates, drilling activity, and oil & gas news. --- ## [Montague County, TX Oil & Gas Permits](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/montague-county-tx-oil-gas-permits/12681)
**Author:** [@Christina\_Dukes](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Christina_Dukes)\ **Replies:** 171\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2018, 4:33am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/montague-county-tx-oil-gas-permits/12681 "2018-02-08T04:33:15Z")
Post, discuss and share information related to Montague County Oil & Gas permits in the replies below. Thank you to Clint Liles for championing the effort to keep us all up to date. --- ## [Montague County leasing](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/montague-county-leasing/26043)
**Author:** [@Kathryn\_Whittington](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Kathryn_Whittington)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2018, 11:54pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/montague-county-leasing/26043 "2018-01-18T23:54:28Z")
A year ago a representative of Tomahawk Oil named Joshua Furrah got in touch with us about some mineral rights on a farm that had been owned by my grandmother, Ora Lemon, and now are mine and my family’s. I contacted Bud… --- ## [Prices and Interest?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/prices-and-interest/1883)
**Author:** [@Chad\_Steele](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Chad_Steele)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2017, 5:08pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/prices-and-interest/1883 "2017-10-02T17:08:20Z")
I was wondering if anyone has any idea of current bonus price rates and royalty rates going in Montague County, more particularly toward the South and Southeast of the county, getting into the Barnett Shale. I saw the p… --- ## [Kathryn Whittington:Montague County, Texas/A-579](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/kathryn-whittington-montague-county-texas-a-579/3113)
**Author:** [@Clint\_Liles](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Clint_Liles)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2017, 8:13pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/kathryn-whittington-montague-county-texas-a-579/3113 "2017-06-08T20:13:25Z")
Kathryn, After checking the area I find to the South, Southwest and Southeast a few miles EOG has been busy exploring and producing the Barnett Shale for oil and gas. I would counter offer for $350/1/4 (25%) royalty/3-y… --- ## [FEES on Royalty Payments/Taxes](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/fees-on-royalty-payments-taxes/5204)
**Author:** [@patty\_laird](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/patty_laird)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2016, 5:29am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/fees-on-royalty-payments-taxes/5204 "2016-04-29T05:29:08Z")
Specifically, I am referring to Fuse Energy. According to their own math, I am losing about 25% of my royalty payment to fees. I have called them and they say it’s not taxes. And it doesn’t look to me like I am losing th… --- ## [Attorney for Montague /Wise Counties?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/attorney-for-montague-wise-counties/6190)
**Author:** [@patty\_laird](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/patty_laird)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2016, 10:37pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/attorney-for-montague-wise-counties/6190 "2016-04-28T22:37:33Z")
A while back someone suggested Gary Underwood but his number is no longer in service. Anyone know someone good or have any opinions about John Lively? He now has the number that used to belong to Gary Underwood. Here’s … --- ## [EOG's property taxes](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/eogs-property-taxes/5205)
**Author:** [@Jennifer\_Loth](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jennifer_Loth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2016, 4:26pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/eogs-property-taxes/5205 "2016-04-28T16:26:03Z")
Has anyone else noticed that in Montague County property tax records EOG’s profits - as a royalty owner - increased from 2013 to 2014 in LUE A 1H but all of us “fellow” royalty owners in the same well lost royalty revenu… --- ## [Eog continues to try to lease me](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/eog-continues-to-try-to-lease-me/6814)
**Author:** [@Greg\_C\_Cook](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Greg_C_Cook)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2015, 3:04am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/eog-continues-to-try-to-lease-me/6814 "2015-06-18T03:04:42Z")
Members I need input. EOG continues to only want to lease parts of my land… and the bonus is smaller than offered last year. I assume I have a favorable spot for drilling. How do I play this so that I get the most out of… --- ## [Eog trying to get me to sign](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/eog-trying-to-get-me-to-sign/8368)
**Author:** [@chawn\_stephens](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/chawn_stephens)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2015, 11:16pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/eog-trying-to-get-me-to-sign/8368 "2015-06-17T23:16:44Z")
I need/Attorney 90449553670 shawn stephens --- ## [Looking to sell my mineral interest in Montague County](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/looking-to-sell-my-mineral-interest-in-montague-county/10618)
**Author:** [@Clay3](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Clay3)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2014, 3:20am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/looking-to-sell-my-mineral-interest-in-montague-county/10618 "2014-05-14T03:20:29Z")
It’s not something I want to do, but I’m unfortunately in a financial situation that is probably going to require me to do this. We have been paid (through pooling interest) approximately $24,500 over the last 22 months… --- ## [Location of mineral rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/location-of-mineral-rights/11641)
**Author:** [@stan\_Lejman](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/stan_Lejman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2014, 11:12pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/location-of-mineral-rights/11641 "2014-02-09T23:12:29Z")
My wife is the heir to a royalty share from an existing well operated by Chico productions as part of a 40 acre tract that was divided between her mother and 2 siblings. The well was part of a 40 acre unit. Her mother al… --- ## [Did HB100 become Law?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/did-hb100-become-law/11828)
**Author:** [@Greg\_C\_Cook](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Greg_C_Cook)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2014, 8:14pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/did-hb100-become-law/11828 "2014-02-04T20:14:07Z")
Members, I need advice. EOG only wants to lease 80 acres of a 241-acre mineral estate and have offered a “no drill clause.” This leads me to believe that we’re on the end of a horizontal leg or at least toward the end. … --- ## [Legal representation](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/legal-representation/11936)
**Author:** [@christine\_davis](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/christine_davis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2014, 10:04am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/legal-representation/11936 "2014-01-14T10:04:49Z")
I am needing to find legal representation in Fort Worth area for properties in Montague County that have been leased and are producing. Can anyone recommend a good attorney in that area? --- ## [Completion Reports](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/completion-reports/12867)
**Author:** [@Clint\_Liles](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Clint_Liles)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2014, 5:06pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/completion-reports/12867 "2014-01-09T17:06:04Z")
Seay Well # 2 http://webapps.rrc.state.tx.us/CMPL/viewPdfReportFormAction.do?method=cmplW2FormPdf&packetSummaryId=79852 Whiteside E Unit Well # 1H http://webapps.rrc.state.tx.us/CMPL/viewPdfReportFormAction.do?… --- ## [Temporarily Abandoned Wells north of Bowie](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/temporarily-abandoned-wells-north-of-bowie/12203)
**Author:** [@Chris\_P](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Chris_P)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2013, 12:48pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/temporarily-abandoned-wells-north-of-bowie/12203 "2013-12-10T12:48:26Z")
I have interests in some wells north of Bowie (Healy, Reed, Evans) and I see that they produced for a few months and have have now been "temporarily abandoned." Anyone know what's going on in that area? I see several oth… [Next page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/texas-mineral-rights/montague-county-tx/783.md?page=1)