The payouts down here are good, I’m not complaining about that. Most lines are now between $400-$600/rod.
I’m a landowner and in pipeline construction, so I’m well versed in what is going on. The problem is that any common carrier can claim eminent domain and put a line in. It goes before a special commission that usually makes sure the payout is in line, but you’re forced to use their surface agreement (which are usually terrible). Same thing happens with common carrier power transmission
Thats a good payout. I'm not not sure whats all entailed in a "surface agreement". I have to allow them access about once a year to do repairs and they get yelled at to shut the gates if they let my cattle lose.
You're on the loosing end no matter what.
You're in a state with no income state tax, the utilities companies probably fund the government, and your governor is republican and probably backs business.
So who owns the Texas government? the companies that pay them
You're screwed.
