I lost my Dad earlier this year and he has a few acres in different areas of Reeves County. I have an offer on the smallest of the acres in Section 7 Block C-20 Public School Land. I have talked to the appraisal district, the tax office, and the County Clerk. I still have not been able to locate the documents I need. I was told to look up GEO 01320 (tax office records) but I have yet to find his name nor the trust name. I was told the last lease was 2006-2009; this info came from the company wanting to lease it. This property has been in our family more than 80 years (give or take) and I have a letter from June 8, 1966 telling about each section (i.e., Section 4, 34, 44, 22, 7, 46, & 66). I can pull up his name/trust name on Block 50-8 Tract 4, Block 57-3 Tract 44, & Block 57-3 Tract 46 but the Section 7 Block C-20 will not show up. Thanking you in advance for any help.
Hello Queena,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your father.
Wow… Your minerals are in a fantastic area for future exploration and production.
GIS Map of your Reeves County A-3731/Section 7/Block C-20:
Completion report on well #32689 next door to your Section 7:
Clint, thank you so very much for the map and the information! I will continue to search for the recorded deed/prior lease information. I greatly appreciate your words of condolences.
Clint, R.D. Davis & Associates are the ones wanting the lease. I am not familiar with them, like I am with others. The offer is $3,000 an acre (which seems too low) and 1/4 royalty. It is a 3 yr term with a 2 yr option.
They are wanting a copy of the deed conveying the interest into the Trust or a copy of the wills for my dad and my mom (and I am surprised they didn’t ask for my sister’s will; she didn’t have one either). We didn’t work with wills; we only worked off the Trust. I am the only living heir. That is why I am trying so hard to figure out why the county doesn’t have the deed on record and why they cannot find it. So thanks a million for your help.
Queena,
Could there be any attorneys that were involved in handling this deed for the Trust that could be contacted? An attorney could have a copy of the deed filed away. Good luck on your search.
I will talk to the attorney in the morning but I gave him all I had info on. I wonder why the parcel of land doesn’t show up in Reeves County records. When I know Dad received the land at age 21 in 1951, it was left to him by his uncle. I know the last lease was 2006-2009 and you would think the tax office would have to have record of it. You have helped me more than any call I have made and I greatly appreciate it. I will get it solved and thank you.
Queena,
What is your father’s name and the name of the Trust? I can take a look at our records for you.
Queena,
I just saw your post. I also have a small interest in Block C20, Tract 7, A3731. That is under current lease to Anadarko Petroleum Corp. for 5 years dated Jan., 2011. We also own acreage in 57-3 44 and 57-3 46 that has just been extended for 2 years on a 5-year lease with BHP. I hope this information can be of help. If we can help in any other way, please let us know.
My recommendation would be to NOT grant a two year option.
Thank you for all the info. My dad’s name: Ronald C Pollan and trust is The Pollan Family Trust.