Avoiding the Mechanical Dust Bowl: The Need for a Modified Surface Destruction Test

Date

1988

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Journal ISSN

Volume Title

Publisher

Texas Tech Law Review

Abstract

Examines the history and purpose of the surface destruction test in Texas mineral estate law. The author scrutinizes Texas-specific difficulties with implementing the test, the confused jurisprudence on this issue in Texas courts, and possible alternatives employed by other jurisdictions.

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Keywords

Mineral estate law, Texas, Surface destruction test, Oil and gas, Strip mining, Property law, Mineral rights

Citation

19 Tex. Tech L. Rev. 1029