# Offer to lease
**URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/offer-to-lease/83697
**Category:** Glasscock County, TX
**Created:** [September 17, 2025, 4:10pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/offer-to-lease/83697 "2025-09-17T16:10:43Z")
**Posts on this page:** 8
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### Author:  [@Shawn\_Orton](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Shawn_Orton)
#### Post date: [September 17, 2025, 4:10pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/offer-to-lease/83697/1 "2025-09-17T16:10:43Z")
I’ve recently been approached to lease mineral rights in the Clark 43B. It is presently being operated by Diamondback, but Endeavor had it for many years. The company wants a 3-year lease with no option to extend. My issue is ethically, it feels wrong to lease something that is already leased! I’ve offered to do a top lease. I wish I had the original lease agreement (probably dates back to early 60’s). I’m being told the well is about to be shut down due to poor production. Any thoughts, suggestions, or ideas would be appreciated.
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### Author:  [@TennisDaze](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/TennisDaze)
#### Post date: [September 17, 2025, 4:14pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/offer-to-lease/83697/2 "2025-09-17T16:14:36Z")
Look on Texasfile or other online deed service for the recorded lease. In the 1960’s, the leases were recorded. Then you can see any depth restrictions or other terms.
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### Author:  [@M\_Barnes](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/M_Barnes)
#### Post date: [September 17, 2025, 7:39pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/offer-to-lease/83697/3 "2025-09-17T19:39:09Z")
What is your block and abstract name and number, plus section? We can help you look up pending permits. There actually several “Clark B” wells so trying to hone in on the correct one.
Also, I am NOT a fan of top leasing. It has too many potential legal issues. Here is an article that might help.
[An Overview of Recurring and Related Issues Involving Top Leasing.pdf](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/uploads/short-url/hJ7pxfXOBhRfel9q9MJeIOjCdZC.pdf) (210.2 KB)
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### Author:  [@Shawn\_Orton](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Shawn_Orton)
#### Post date: [September 17, 2025, 8:12pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/offer-to-lease/83697/4 "2025-09-17T20:12:55Z")
Thank you! I will try that!
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### Author:  [@Shawn\_Orton](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Shawn_Orton)
#### Post date: [September 17, 2025, 8:16pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/offer-to-lease/83697/5 "2025-09-17T20:16:17Z")
It is Section 43, Block 35, Township 4 South if that is helpful! Thanks for the article on top leasing…I will read it over! It is 128 acres more or less.
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### Author:  [@Andrewl00](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Andrewl00)
#### Post date: [September 18, 2025, 9:14pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/offer-to-lease/83697/7 "2025-09-18T21:14:34Z")
The Clark 43B doesn’t appear to have any PPQ issues, and the majority mineral owners in the unit are mineral pros, who typically won’t sign a top lease. The well is also producing roughly 40-60 barrels a month; they’re not going to shut down that well and lose their position. My 2 cents would be not to sign anything unless it’s coming from Double Eagle or one of their affiliates.
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### Author:  [@Shawn\_Orton](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Shawn_Orton)
#### Post date: [September 18, 2025, 9:39pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/offer-to-lease/83697/8 "2025-09-18T21:39:58Z")
Thanks for your input! I’m now thinking a top lease isn’t a good option. Guessing I’ll just continue to hold onto my interests.
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### Author:  [@system](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/system)
#### Post date: [December 16, 2025, 4:10pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/offer-to-lease/83697/9 "2025-12-16T16:10:49Z")
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