Case addresses solar lease, mineral owner, accommodation doctrine
Smitt / iStock / Getty Images Plus How does Texas law apply when there is a potential conflict between a solar lessee and a mineral owner? The El Paso Court of Appeals addressed an interesting and important issue recently in Lyle v. Midway Solar. How does Texas law apply when there is a potential conflict between the operation of a large scale solar facility and the ability of the mineral owner to extract oil or gas? Background This dispute involves a 315-acre tract of land in Pecos County. The Lyles own 27.5% of the mineral rights to this land by virtue of a 194...
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