# Minimum pay and switching operators
**URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/minimum-pay-and-switching-operators/62875
**Category:** General Mineral Rights Discussion
**Created:** [August 17, 2021, 6:06pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/minimum-pay-and-switching-operators/62875 "2021-08-17T18:06:34Z")
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### Author:  [@Chad2005](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Chad2005)
#### Post date: [August 17, 2021, 6:06pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/minimum-pay-and-switching-operators/62875/1 "2021-08-17T18:06:34Z")
I am dealing with some Texas wells that recently changed operator ownership. The previous operator allowed for a $25 minimum royalty payment via signed division order. The new operator is claiming they have a $100 minimum royalty payment. They have not issued new division orders. Can they change the minimum royalty payment from $25 to $100 without a new division order being signed?
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### Author:  [@M\_Barnes](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/M_Barnes)
#### Post date: [August 18, 2021, 12:39pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/minimum-pay-and-switching-operators/62875/2 "2021-08-18T12:39:41Z")
I use the NADOA DO form and return it to the new operator with the $25 minimum. I send it by certified mail, return receipt requested addressed to the Division Order Analyst or Revenue department. I also keep a copy and attach the green receipt to it.
[0\_NADOA\_Division Order Model Blank Form 2017v 2.pdf](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/uploads/short-url/uRmnfGoihWdncmA4XOWL8MczSaZ.pdf) (78.2 KB)
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### Author:  [@system](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/system)
#### Post date: [November 15, 2021, 6:07pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/minimum-pay-and-switching-operators/62875/3 "2021-11-15T18:07:02Z")
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