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In Texas, mineral rights:

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C) Can be severed and sold separately from surface rights

In Texas, mineral rights can be severed from surface rights and sold or leased separately.

Answer Options
A
Always transfer with the surface rights
B
Cannot be severed from surface rights
C
Can be severed and sold separately from surface rights
D
Belong to the state
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Related Topics:

property-estatesoil-and-gas-leasesproperty-disclosure-requirements

Key Terms:

mineral rightssurface rightsseverancemineral estateTexas property law

Related Concepts

A leasehold estate grants the right to possess and use property for a defined period of time, without conferring ownership.

A freehold estate conveys ownership rights, while a leasehold estate grants the right to possess and use property for a specific period without ownership.

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