In Texas, most energy companies can force you to sell or grant an easement on your land for a publicly used pipeline, wind farm or solar array. That is because the state of Texas has granted its condemnation power to energy projects for public use. Condemnation, also...
Could your lease be voided under the Statute of Frauds?
Any time an interest in real property is conveyed, the contract is only valid if it complies with the Texas Statute of Frauds, which is found in the Texas Business and Commerce Code, and/or the Texas Property Code. According to Texas court decisions, energy leases...
