If we bought some land 22 years ago and the original owner kept the mineral rights, did these mineral rights revert to us after 10 years?
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If we bought some land 22 years ago and the original owner kept the mineral rights, did these mineral rights revert to us after 10 years?
Asked on November 13, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Texas
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M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
I would urge you to speak with a mineral rights attorney in your area and bring a copy of the contract of sale of the land. In Texas, mineral rights are separate and apart from land surface property rights. it is my understanding that they can be severed from surface rights - as they were in your purchase contract for the property - and do not expire or revert to the land surface owner ever. They can be maintained for a lifetime and may be passed on to heirs and assigns. Seek legal help. Good luck.
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