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## [Courses, Conferences and Formal Education](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/courses-conferences-and-formal-education/24553)

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**Author:** [@Tom\_Gardiner](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Tom_Gardiner)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2010, 8:47pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/courses-conferences-and-formal-education/24553 "2010-05-03T20:47:06Z")

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Hello everyone. This is my first post on this forum, so I’ll take the opportunity to introduce myself to you all. I am a Special Assets Analyst at a large bank in the Chicago area. My role has me acting as liaison to our…

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## [Depletion Tax Allownace](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/depletion-tax-allownace/24560)

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**Author:** [@Del\_Robinson](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Del_Robinson)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2010, 3:02pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/depletion-tax-allownace/24560 "2010-04-30T15:02:40Z")

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Are depletion tax allowances just for production income or can it apply to leases, bonuses etc.?

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## [Marketing Multi-State mineral package (Tx. Ok. Ks. Ark.) 1170 net acres](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/marketing-multi-state-mineral-package-tx-ok-ks-ark-1170-net-acres/24651)

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**Author:** [@R\_Harlow](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/R_Harlow)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2010, 12:45pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/marketing-multi-state-mineral-package-tx-ok-ks-ark-1170-net-acres/24651 "2010-04-30T12:45:24Z")

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Package of non-producing minerals for sale. Acquired from Chevron in 2005. Selling 75% of 1560 net acres acquired. The total net acres for sale is 1170 net acres at $150 per acre or $175,500. Please advise if you might h…

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## [Shelby County TX gas oil mineral rights lease](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/shelby-county-tx-gas-oil-mineral-rights-lease/24557)

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**Author:** [@max\_patterson](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/max_patterson)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2010, 6:49am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/shelby-county-tx-gas-oil-mineral-rights-lease/24557 "2010-04-30T06:49:47Z")

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I have been contacted by a landman regarding mineral rights from my great grandfather that has been handed down to me and my siblings that he signed 1931. What would the going rate be per acre? We have 112 acres in Shelb…

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## [Offer to Buy Mineral Rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/offer-to-buy-mineral-rights/24679)

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**Author:** [@Sue\_Stallworth\_Reynolds](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Sue_Stallworth_Reynolds)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2010, 8:21am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/offer-to-buy-mineral-rights/24679 "2010-01-09T08:21:27Z")

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I am a first time user here on this forum… Received an offer to buy mineral rights in Montague County, Texas from Permian Basin Acquisition Fund. Wondering why now are folks interested in purchasing, the rights are curre…

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## [Gas Rights Only](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/gas-rights-only/24559)

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**Author:** [@Brennan\_Breene](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Brennan_Breene)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2010, 12:19am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/gas-rights-only/24559 "2010-04-30T00:19:05Z")

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I am attempting to purchase a property with a house and acreage. The man I am trying to buy the property from sold an adjacent parcel and thought he retained the oil, gas and mineral rights and was including these in the…

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## [NE Montana Lease/Bonus Rates](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ne-montana-lease-bonus-rates/24662)

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**Author:** [@jeff\_bice](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/jeff_bice)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2010, 9:19pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ne-montana-lease-bonus-rates/24662 "2010-04-29T21:19:16Z")

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Interested to know current going lease rates, bonus per acre, and number of year leases for NE Montana. Lease contract sitting on desk. Help.

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## [Help! I inherited part of a lease](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/help-i-inherited-part-of-a-lease/24569)

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**Author:** [@Karen\_Schmidt](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Karen_Schmidt)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2010, 5:06pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/help-i-inherited-part-of-a-lease/24569 "2010-04-27T17:06:57Z")

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My mother died and I was left with part of her share of a lease in Calhoun County, West Virginia. I have to sign a certificate of ownership and send back. I called and spoke to the company and asked them to send a copy o…

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## [New well in White County AR](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/new-well-in-white-county-ar/24565)

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**Author:** [@Danny\_Scruggs](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Danny_Scruggs)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2010, 3:09pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/new-well-in-white-county-ar/24565 "2010-04-27T15:09:36Z")

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I have 20 acres in White County, Arkansas where I have surface and mineral rights and have been asked if I would like a well on my property. Can anyone tell me approximately how much compensation is being paid to surface…

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## [Signing bonus for Montague Co Texas](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/signing-bonus-for-montague-co-texas/24567)

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**Author:** [@ale\_white](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/ale_white)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2010, 6:38am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/signing-bonus-for-montague-co-texas/24567 "2010-04-22T06:38:58Z")

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My uncle has been approached for a mineral lease for the property he owns in Montague County, Texas. I have no idea what people are getting around there. Would someone be willing to give me what most people are getting i…

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## [Mineral Rights in Williamson county](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-in-williamson-county/24571)

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**Author:** [@suzi\_bird](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/suzi_bird)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2010, 10:38pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-in-williamson-county/24571 "2010-04-21T22:38:25Z")

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We have been contacted to sign a lease for oil gas and mineral rights in Williamson County. How do I find out what the going rate is for the signing bonus and the royalty? Suzi Bird

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## [Mineral Rights Subject to Prescription](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-subject-to-prescription/24568)

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**Author:** [@Stanley\_Haines](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Stanley_Haines)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2010, 6:56pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-subject-to-prescription/24568 "2010-04-20T18:56:25Z")

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Are mineral rights subject to the 10 year prescription in Louisiana if they are withheld from the sale of the land and then willed, so since they were willed are they subject to the 10 year prescription?

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## [Oil and Gas Lease offer](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-and-gas-lease-offer/24711)

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**Author:** [@Carol\_Pattee](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Carol_Pattee)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2010, 8:20pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-and-gas-lease-offer/24711 "2010-04-19T20:20:47Z")

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Hi. My sister and I have been offered a new oil and gas lease on our share of property in the Bakken area of North Dakota. The offer is $300 bonus per acre, 3/16ths royalty, and a three-year lease, the terms of which I a…

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## [Lease Rates and Signing Bonuses in East Texas Area](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-rates-and-signing-bonuses-in-east-texas-area/24657)

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**Author:** [@A\_Hill](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/A_Hill)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 18, 2010, 8:34pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-rates-and-signing-bonuses-in-east-texas-area/24657 "2010-04-18T20:34:13Z")

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We have mineral rights to property in East Texas over the Haynesville shale and recently received a “PAID UP OIL AND GAS LEASE” form from NFR EAST TEXAS BASIN LLC. With the lease was a customer draft for $200 that is sup…

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## [Checking on old Overriding Royalty](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/checking-on-old-overriding-royalty/24574)

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**Author:** [@Tielyn](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Tielyn)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 18, 2010, 3:25am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/checking-on-old-overriding-royalty/24574 "2010-04-18T03:25:05Z")

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I recently discovered an Assignment of Overriding Royalty that was my father’s. It is dated October 2, 1958 and is for 1/32nd of 7/8th free overriding royalty interest in said lease. How do I find out if it is still val…

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## [Mineral Rights on Tribal Land](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-on-tribal-land/24572)

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**Author:** [@MaryAnn\_Scherrer](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/MaryAnn_Scherrer)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 18, 2010, 1:23am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-on-tribal-land/24572 "2010-04-18T01:23:17Z")

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What if you own mineral rights on tribal land? Does this make it more difficult to lease? Does anyone have information regarding this?

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## [Question on mineral rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/question-on-mineral-rights/24573)

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**Author:** [@Barbara\_Fenton](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Barbara_Fenton)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2010, 10:16pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/question-on-mineral-rights/24573 "2010-04-17T22:16:14Z")

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Hello I am a real newbie so excuse incorrect terminology or if my question is stated awkwardly. My grandfather had property and mineral rights in Michigan. After my grandfather died the estate executor (family) sold the …

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## [Getting a mortgage](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/getting-a-mortgage/24675)

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**Author:** [@Erika\_Nyberg](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Erika_Nyberg)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2010, 2:03am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/getting-a-mortgage/24675 "2010-04-16T02:03:18Z")

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I am attempting to buy a property in which the seller is retaining the gas and mineral rights. I am having trouble getting a bank to give me the mortgage. I am pre-approved for the full amount, however when the bank find…

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## [Living Trust](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/living-trust/24655)

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**Author:** [@Jean6](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jean6)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2010, 1:56am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/living-trust/24655 "2010-04-16T01:56:47Z")

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I have royalties in Azle, Texas that’s in a living trust my parents left us. My question: my sisters are the trustees and they all seem to be doing fine with the little bit we are getting from the wells but I am not. Can…

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## [Forclosed Property in Tarrant County, Fort Worth, Cook Meadows Addition](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/forclosed-property-in-tarrant-county-fort-worth-cook-meadows-addition/24578)

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**Author:** [@robert\_teal](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/robert_teal)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2010, 7:47pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/forclosed-property-in-tarrant-county-fort-worth-cook-meadows-addition/24578 "2010-04-15T19:47:17Z")

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I recently purchased a home in the Cooks Meadows Addition in the Fort Worth area (near I30 and Cooks Lane). The previous owner had a lease with Chesapeake Energy Corporation that was signed in 2008 (a five year lease). I…

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## [What happens if you don't lease and they drill](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-happens-if-you-dont-lease-and-they-drill/24580)

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**Author:** [@Julia\_Watters](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Julia_Watters)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2010, 3:56am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-happens-if-you-dont-lease-and-they-drill/24580 "2010-04-15T03:56:24Z")

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If a company wants to lease your minerals and you don’t come to terms so you don’t lease to them and they drill a well. What happens then? How is it determined how much you are paid? Do you have to pay expenses, etc?

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## [Initial contact with Oil exploration company](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/initial-contact-with-oil-exploration-company/24579)

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**Author:** [@Wm\_Lambert](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Wm_Lambert)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2010, 11:59pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/initial-contact-with-oil-exploration-company/24579 "2010-04-14T23:59:51Z")

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Grandmother has 80 acres in Michigan that has been on the market for awhile. Original owner had mineral rights for 25 years that have now lapsed. Out of the blue, an Oil exploration company contacted her wanting to lease…

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## [Lease Pooling](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-pooling/24582)

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**Author:** [@Dan\_Bezilla](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Dan_Bezilla)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2010, 3:26pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-pooling/24582 "2010-04-14T15:26:49Z")

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I own 25% of the mineral rights on a 233 acre tract of land in Wetzel County, West Virginia. One of the other owners has entered into a 5 year lease, including pooling/unitization with property outside of the 233 acres. …

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## [Usufructuary in Louisiana](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/usufructuary-in-louisiana/24591)

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**Author:** [@Karen\_Reeves\_Holt\_Harley](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Karen_Reeves_Holt_Harley)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2010, 12:49pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/usufructuary-in-louisiana/24591 "2010-04-13T12:49:03Z")

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I recently received Judgement of Possession of my father’s estate. My stepmother has usufruct for life. At the time he died LA still had forced heirship. She signed mineral leases without filing the Succession. The naked…

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## [Undivided property in Louisiana](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/undivided-property-in-louisiana/24586)

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**Author:** [@Larry\_G\_Smith\_P.E1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Larry_G_Smith_P.E1)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 12, 2010, 5:35pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/undivided-property-in-louisiana/24586 "2010-04-12T17:35:16Z")

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We have some property located in the DeSoto Parish area, there are six owners in this property. A company contacted us and had signed 5 of the 6 owners up. That was a little over a month ago but have not completed the le…

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## [Louisiana](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/louisiana/24596)

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**Author:** [@Joann\_G\_Kauffman](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Joann_G_Kauffman)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 12, 2010, 3:06pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/louisiana/24596 "2010-04-12T15:06:54Z")

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Our mineral rights are leased to an oil/gas corporation. Last year, oil & gas were discovered on the property and has been in production for about 9 months. Since then, a “commingling” clause has been instituted. We have…

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## [Louisiana - division order](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/louisiana-division-order/24588)

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**Author:** [@Karen\_Reeves\_Holt\_Harley](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Karen_Reeves_Holt_Harley)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 12, 2010, 2:30pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/louisiana-division-order/24588 "2010-04-12T14:30:20Z")

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If funds are being held for a division order, will there be interest paid on the monies being held?

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## [Lease - Not leased - Getting Leased - I'm so confused!](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-not-leased-getting-leased-im-so-confused/24589)

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**Author:** [@Bob\_Thompson](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Bob_Thompson)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 12, 2010, 2:00pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-not-leased-getting-leased-im-so-confused/24589 "2010-04-12T14:00:45Z")

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I hope someone can help me out… I sold 3 acres in 2007 but retained the mineral rights because I leased them out to Carrizo on a three year lease. To make a long story short, the lease expired in 2008. I moved to Tulsa …

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## [Commingling](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/commingling/24590)

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**Author:** [@Karen\_Reeves\_Holt\_Harley](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Karen_Reeves_Holt_Harley)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2010, 7:56pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/commingling/24590 "2010-04-09T19:56:58Z")

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How do you determine if there is commingling of land/mineral rights in Louisiana?

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## [Lease Rates for Upton County, Texas](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-rates-for-upton-county-texas/24593)

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**Author:** [@William\_Osborn\_II](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/William_Osborn_II)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2010, 3:49pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-rates-for-upton-county-texas/24593 "2010-04-09T15:49:26Z")

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I am in the process of negotiating a lease in Upton County and not sure of the going rate including what percentage is being offered. Also the length and royalties percentage.

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