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Oil And Gas for the Texas Bar Exam
Oil and gas law and mineral rights
57+ Cards31 Topics68% Pass Rate
What You'll Study in Oil And Gas
Property Rights
Leases
Implied Covenants
Pooling
Regulation
Conveyancing
Executive Rights
Royalty Interests
Deed Construction
Surface Use
Fundamentals
Torts
Future Interests
Leasing Transactions
Royalties & Noncost Interests
Royalty Calculation
Lease Clauses
Lease Term/Termination
Title & Recording
Co-Ownership
Operations & Contracts
Payments & Division Orders
Payments & Statutes
Regulation & Conservation
Regulation & Safety
Tax & Finance
Liens & Security
Property & Fixtures
Mineral Ownership
Title Disputes
Litigation & Remedies
Sample Oil And Gas Questions
1What is oil and gas law in Texas - surface vs. mineral rights?
2What is an oil and gas lease in Texas?
3What is the implied covenant to develop in Texas oil and gas law?
What You'll Master
Master the ownership theories for oil and gas (rule of capture, ownership in place)
Learn the types of mineral interests, royalty interests, and working interests
Memorize the implied covenants in oil and gas leases (development, marketing, protection)
Understand pooling, unitization, and spacing requirements under state law
Nail the habendum clause, primary and secondary term provisions, and lease termination
57+
Flashcards
31
Topics
68%
Pass Rate
910+
Students
Oil And Gas for Texas Bar Exam FAQ
What Oil and Gas topics are covered?
Our flashcards cover mineral ownership theories, oil and gas leases (granting, habendum, royalty clauses), implied covenants, pooling and unitization, conveyancing of mineral interests, regulatory framework (Railroad Commission), and surface use rights.
How do flashcards help with Oil and Gas law?
Oil and Gas law has unique terminology and doctrines not found in other property courses. Our flashcards define key terms, explain lease interpretation rules, and drill the implied covenants that are frequently tested on the bar exam.
Are the different types of mineral interests explained?
Yes. We cover fee simple mineral estates, royalty interests (landowner and overriding), working interests, production payments, net profits interests, and how each is created and conveyed.
Do you cover the rule of capture and its limitations?
Yes. Our flashcards explain the rule of capture, correlative rights, conservation regulations, and the modern limitations on the rule including anti-waste statutes and spacing requirements.
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