Property Ownership
A Texas ranch is located in an area with known oil and gas activity. The buyer wants to ensure they are purchasing the mineral rights along with the surface. The buyer's agent should:
AAssume minerals are included since the buyer is purchasing the land
BVerify through the title commitment and deed whether mineral rights have been severed or reserved✓ Correct
CContact the Texas Railroad Commission for confirmation
DHave the seller verbally confirm mineral inclusion
Explanation
In Texas, mineral rights can be and frequently are severed from surface rights. The title examination and deed chain must be reviewed to determine whether minerals were previously reserved, conveyed separately, or will pass with the surface deed.
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