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Oil, Gas & Energy Attorneys in Texas

Mineral rights, leases, royalty disputes, energy regulation. Significant in Texas. 8,980 pre-screened attorneys across 111 counties.

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What Is Oil, Gas & Energy Law in Texas?

Mineral rights, leases, royalty disputes, energy regulation. Significant in Texas. 8,980 active attorneys with the State Bar of Texas list Oil, Gas & Energy as a practice area, including attorneys whose bar classification is "Oil, Gas and Energy Resources".

When Do You Need a Texas Oil, Gas & Energy Attorney?

You need a Texas oil, gas & energy attorney when facing mineral rights, royalty disputes, oil & gas leases, pipeline easements, or energy regulation, or any other matter governed by Texas oil, gas & energy law. Early consultation can preserve legal options and prevent costly procedural mistakes. Many Texas attorneys offer free initial consultations.

Texas Oil, Gas & Energy Sub-Specialties

Oil, Gas & Energy covers several distinct case types in Texas, each with its own legal framework. Below are the most common sub-specialties.

Mineral Rights

Mineral Rights matters in Texas fall within the broader Oil, Gas & Energy practice area. Texas-licensed attorneys experienced in mineral rights cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.

Royalty Disputes

Royalty Disputes matters in Texas fall within the broader Oil, Gas & Energy practice area. Texas-licensed attorneys experienced in royalty disputes cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.

Oil & Gas Leases

Oil & Gas Leases matters in Texas fall within the broader Oil, Gas & Energy practice area. Texas-licensed attorneys experienced in oil & gas leases cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.

Pipeline Easements

Pipeline Easements matters in Texas fall within the broader Oil, Gas & Energy practice area. Texas-licensed attorneys experienced in pipeline easements cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.

Energy Regulation

Energy Regulation matters in Texas fall within the broader Oil, Gas & Energy practice area. Texas-licensed attorneys experienced in energy regulation cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.

Costs and Timeline

Texas oil, gas & energy attorneys typically charge hourly ($200-$450) or flat fees depending on case type. Many offer free initial consultations. All fee structures must be communicated to the client in writing per Tex. Disciplinary R. Prof. Conduct 1.04.

Texas Laws and Statutes

Texas oil, gas & energy is governed by various provisions of the Texas Statutes. Consult a Texas-licensed attorney for the specific statute citations applicable to your matter.

Oil, Gas & Energy Attorneys by County

Pre-screened oil, gas & energy attorneys serving each Texas county. Counts reflect active State Bar of Texas members with offices in-county. Each county links to a full directory page for the matching practice area.

📍 Harris County 3,049 attorneys
Ralph Abercia — HoustonJohn Bunyan Benton — THE JOHN BENTON LAW FIRM, SpringThomas V. Mcmahan — Houston
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📍 Dallas County 805 attorneys
John Willard Clark — CLARK LAW FIRM, DallasJames Clement Harvey — JAMES C. HARVEY LAW OFFICES, DallasMichael Gene Denton — DENTON AND ASSOCIATES, A PROFESSIONAL CO, Dallas
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📍 Travis County 491 attorneys
Ernest E. Smith — AustinGretchen E. Raatz — LakewayShannon H. Ratliff — DAVIS, GERALD & CREMER, Austin
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📍 Tarrant County 388 attorneys
Ralph W. Adkins — RETIRED, Fort WorthGeorge Foster Christie — POPE, HARDWICKE, CHRISTIE, SCHELL, KELLY, Fort WorthA. W. Brackett — A. WILLIAM BRACKETT, Fort Worth
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📍 Bexar County 342 attorneys
Roy E. Johnston — ROY E. JOHNSTON INC, San AntonioCharles Riles Roberts — LANGLEY & BANACK INC, San AntonioGeorge Albert Olson — San Antonio
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📍 Midland County 182 attorneys
Harold Leroy Hensley — KELLY HART & HALLMAN LLP, MidlandRodney Wayne Satterwhite — 441ST DISTRICT COURT RETIRED, MidlandEdmund T. Anderson — EDMUND T. ANDERSON, IV, Midland
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📍 Montgomery County 128 attorneys
Charles W. Wexler — CHARLES W. WEXLER, P.C., The WoodlandsStanley Edward Mcginley — RETIRED GENERAL COUNSEL, SAUDI ARAMCO, The WoodlandsBen Harold Welmaker — BEN H. WELMAKER, JR., ATTORNEY AT LAW, Magnolia
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📍 Collin County 102 attorneys
Roy E. Gurley — PlanoR. Fred Hosey — R. FRED HOSEY, ATTORNEY AT LAW., PlanoCary Avedis Moomjian — CARY A MOOMJIAN JR PC, Frisco
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📍 Fort Bend County 72 attorneys
J. Hugh Willey — J. HUGH WILLEY, JR., ATTORNEY AT LAW, Missouri CityBrian Edwin Bro — LAW OFFICES OF BRIAN E BRO, Sugar LandEdward Lowenberg — Sugar Land
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📍 Smith County 70 attorneys
John H. Minton — POTTER MINTON, PC, TylerCharles H. Clark — LAW OFFICES OF CHARLES H. CLARK, TylerJames Patrick Kelley — PATRICK KELLEY, PLLC, Tyler
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📍 Lubbock County 65 attorneys
James Craig Brummett — BRUMMETT & BRUMMETT, LubbockWilliam C. Boyer — CRENSHAW DUPREE & MILAM, LubbockDavid Wayne Cotton — Lubbock
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📍 Potter County 61 attorneys
Thomas Lee Burdett — MORGAN AND WILLIAMSON, LLP, AmarilloGarland Dee Sell — SELL GRIFFIN MCLAIN PC, AmarilloWilliam F. Countiss — COURTNEY, COUNTISS, BRIAN & BAILEY, L.L., Amarillo
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Common Questions About Texas Oil, Gas & Energy

Browse the 8,980 Texas oil, gas & energy attorneys above by county or use the practice-area cards. Each attorney is verified against the State Bar of Texas records.
Texas oil, gas & energy attorneys typically charge hourly ($200-$450) or flat fees depending on case type. Many offer free initial consultations. All fee structures must be communicated to the client in writing per Tex. Disciplinary R. Prof. Conduct 1.04.
Case duration depends on case type, court calendar, and complexity. Uncontested matters typically resolve in 3-6 months; contested matters with disputes can take 12-24+ months. Your attorney can give you a more specific estimate based on your facts.
Yes. Every Texas attorney must be licensed by the State Bar of Texas. We verify bar status on every attorney listing. Disciplinary actions are public record; we display them transparently on each profile per the Texas Public Information Act.
Several Texas organizations provide free or low-cost legal aid: Texas Legal Services Center, Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, TexasLawHelp.org, Lone Star Legal Aid. For criminal cases, indigent defendants are entitled to a Public Defender at no cost.

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