"Mineral Law West of the Pecos "
Fambrough No. 2026, Tierra Grande reprint, 5pp (4/3/2013)
Figuring out who owns mineral rights in Far West Texas is tough. It requires, among other things, a history lesson, some seriously weighty reading of old laws and interpretations of what constitutes a mineral. Even attorneys are left scratching their heads.
"Where There's No Will . . . "
Fambrough No. 2019, Tierra Grande reprint, 5pp (1/9/2013)
If you care who inherits your money (and your stuff) when you bid farewell to this earth, embrace reality and make a will. Otherwise, here’s who gets what.
Landlords and Tenants Guide
Fambrough No. 866, Technical report, 134pp (Revised 10/22/2012)
This report explains in everyday language the sections of the Texas Property Code dealing with a residential landlord's responsibility and liability for repairs, evictions, security deposits, smoke alarms and utility cutoffs.
"Reining in POAs"
Fambrough No. 2004, Tierra Grande reprint, 4pp (7/20/2012)
From political signs to solar panels to flagpoles, new state legislation mandates ways in which property owners' associations can and cannot restrict property use.
"Self-Proving Wills"
Fambrough No. 2001, Tierra Grande reprint, 4pp (7/20/2012)
All wills are not alike. Self-proving wills are simpler to probate because they do not require sworn testimony or an affidavit from someone who witnessed the will or knows the deceased's handwriting.
The Texas Deer Lease
Fambrough No. 570, Technical report, 17pp (Revised 2/16/2012)
Declines in revenues from agriculture and petroleum give added importance to income generated by lease hunting. This easy-to-read report offers hunters and landowners suggestions for avoiding misunderstandings common in lease agreements.
"Terminated: Transfer Fees Outlawed"
Fambrough No. 1984, Tierra Grande reprint, 4pp (1/23/2012)
Transfer fees have been around since 2007, but the law creating them was repealed in 2011. Even grandfathered transfer fees must meet strict requirements to comply with the law.
"Creating, Changing, Extending Deed Restrictions"
Fambrough & Lipscomb No. 1417, Letter of the Law reprint, 4pp (Revised 1/18/2012)
A look at legislative rules for creating, changing and extending deed restrictions.
"Legislature Limits POA Power"
Fambrough No. 1548, Tierra Grande reprint, (1/18/2012)
Effective Jan. 1, 2002, new rules govern how Texas property owner associations conduct business. The rules are designed to eliminate much of the criticism and charges leveled at POAs regarding rule enforcement, collecting attorney fees and foreclosures.
"Mineral Mayhem: Deeds with Omissions"
Fambrough No. 1982, Tierra Grande reprint, 3pp (10/20/2011)
Things get complicated when mineral reservations spelled out in earnest money contracts are mistakenly omitted from deeds. If such errors cannot be resolved cordially, sellers and buyers are at the mercy of the statute of frauds, the merger doctrine and the statute of limitations.
