Forgotten mineral acres, previously leased but no current lease. How to proceed?

Texas Mineral Rights Smith County, TX
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Hello…looking for some assistance as to how to proceed. A recent trip to East Tx made me realize we have mineral acres (survey information below) that were previously leased but not under active lease for at least 8 years. A quick google search reveals a lot of recent activity in the area as it looks like the Haynesville Shale is extending into East TX? We have moved since the last time this area was leased and I have failed to update my address.

Is there activity in the area?

Do I approach a company with a query?

Where do I update my current address?

  1. Yates Survey, A-1096 (Clerks file number available but didn’t want to post)
  2. William B. Hardin Survey, A-482 of Smith County.

All help would be appreciated!

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You show the one survey in Smith County - is A-1096 also in Smith County?

As an FYI, there is no evidence that the Haynesville Shale play has moved into Smith County.

But other O&G activity is taking place in that county at this time (e.g. Goodland Lime, Travis Peak, other intervals of interest)

It is possible that lease brokers have been looking for you and cannot find you - I would NOT try to reach out to any company / let them contact you. Talk to the County Clerk about getting your updated contact information tied to your mineral interest.