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Forced Oil and Gas Pooling Law Underused in Texas
In Texas the compulsory unitization law, passed in 1965, remains largely unused with seven applications filed and four canceled after voluntary pooling. TIPRO supporters say it encourages small tract pooling, conserves resources, and spurs potential court actions as early decisions set the stage for rulemaking and disputes. Opponents warn of declines in exploration and predict lawsuits as limits on small operators persist.
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Commission
Texas Supreme Court
Jim Langdon
Hugh Ray Ashford
Howie Count
Ashford
Benne
TIPRO
Langdon
Normanna
Port Aires
Port Acres
Young
Stanley Woods
Texas Landowners and Independent Oil and Gas Association
Woods