Oil, Gas and Mineral Rights

Sprouse Shrader Smith P.C. is one of the premier law firms assisting clients with Houston oil and gas, as well minerals, natural resource rights, transactions and disputes as well.  We practice oil and gas law in Texas and our particular expertise is in oil, gas, and mineral law. Two of our shareholders have been certified as specialists in oil and gas law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.  We also handle power and utilities and water law matters.

Texas Oil and Gas

A Texas oil and gas attorney from Sprouse Shrader Smith possess a wealth of experience with oil and gas in Houston assisting clients in every aspect of oil, gas, mineral, and related natural resources laws in Texas.  Our attorneys advise on such areas as Texas oil rights transactions, negotiating and drafting a variety of contracts and leases, and handling all related litigation and disputes.  Our Texas oil and gas attorneys have a keen knowledge of the oil and gas industry and have an extensive understanding of how the Texas Railroad Commission regulates the oil and gas business.  Our Texas oil law attorneys can cover a variety of issues, which include but are not limited to:

  • Title examination
  • Acquisitions and divestitures
  • Commercial transactions
  • Development
  • Litigation

Power and Utilities

We have experience representing several power and utilities providers in connection with a variety of legal issues, including the following:

  • Acquisitions and divestitures
  • Litigation and disputes
  • General transmission and distribution matters
  • Personal injury/property damage litigation
  • Power construction and purchase agreements
  • Wind energy

Water law

Water access is invaluable to individuals and businesses throughout Texas, and acquisition, control, and ownership of this resource has enormous financial and legal implications, frequently giving rise to contentious disputes that encompass a web of complex regulations and law.  Our experienced Texas water law attorneys assist clients in the Amarillo area and throughout the state in the following matters:

  • Commercial litigation
  • Title examination
  • Acquisitions and divestitures

Contact us

Our attorneys have an in-depth understanding of the legal and financial implications of a broad range of Texas oil, gas, mineral, power and utilities, and water law matters.   Whether you are a small Amarillo business or a major Houston corporation, our goal is to resolve your transaction or dispute as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible. 

To schedule an initial consultation with a Texas oil rights lawyer reach out to us today.  Use our email form and contact us about Texas surface rights or Texas mineral rights.  Call us at (888) 364-0658 for assistance with Texas oil and gas leases or Texas oil and gas land leases.


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