Mixing Oil and Gas With Texas Water Law

Date

2011

Journal Title

Journal ISSN

Volume Title

Publisher

Texas Tech Law Review

Abstract

In addition to providing an overview of Texas law pertaining to surface water and groundwater, this Article will look at issues relating to the acquisition and permitting of these two distinct water resources. Issues related to dealings with governmental entities responsible for the regulation of these two distinct water resources, including ethical considerations related to dealing with and practicing before those entities, such as ex parte communications and multiple party representation, will be discussed.

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Keywords

Oil and gas implications, Texas water law, State surface water, Groundwater, Diffused water, Developed water, Surface water law, Lawful use of state water, Change of ownership, Permit amendments, Watermaster operations, Groundwater law, Rule of Capture, Ownership of groundwater, History of groundwater districts, Exempt use of groundwater under Chapter 36, Texas Water Code, Fracing, Surface water use in oil and gas development

Citation

Edmond R. McCarthy, Jr., Mixing Oil and Gas With Texas Water Law, 44 Tex. Tech L. Rev. 883 (2011-2012)