Environmental
Under the Texas Natural Resources Code, mineral rights (oil, gas) in Texas are:
AAlways owned by the surface owner
BSeverable from surface rights and can be separately owned and transferred✓ Correct
COwned by the state of Texas for all private land
DOnly relevant for properties larger than 100 acres
Explanation
In Texas, mineral rights (oil, gas, coal, etc.) are severable from surface rights—they can be separately owned and conveyed. When a property is sold, the seller may reserve (retain) the mineral rights. Buyers should verify whether mineral rights are included. This is especially important for rural property and is addressed in the Farm and Ranch contract.
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